Aeneid Book VI: A New Verse Translation: Bilingual Edition by Seamus Heaney

Aeneid Book VI: A New Verse Translation: Bilingual Edition

Virgil: Aeneid #6

Seamus Heaney

112 pages • first pub -19 (editions)

fiction classics poetry adventurous tense slow-paced

Description

A masterpiece from one of the greatest poets of the centuryIn a momentous publication, Seamus Heaney's translation of Book VI of the Aeneid, Virgil's epic poem composed sometime between 29 and 19 BC, follows the hero, Aeneas, on his descent into t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 102 reviews

Moods

adventurous 71%
challenging 42%
dark 42%
emotional 42%
reflective 42%
informative 14%
inspiring 14%
mysterious 14%
sad 14%

Pace

slow 42%
medium 28%
fast 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Plot: 33%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%

Average rating

4.07

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