The Aeneid (English Edition) by

The Aeneid (English Edition)

with John William Mackail (Translator)

462 pages first pub -19 (editions)

fiction classics poetry adventurous challenging medium-paced

Description

The Aeneid is a Latin epic poem, written by Virgil between 29 and 19 BC, that tells the legendary story of Aeneas, a Trojan who travelled to Italy, where he became the ancestor of the Romans. It comprises 9,896 lines in dactylic hexameter. The fir...

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Moods

adventurous 89%
challenging 50%
tense 31%
emotional 28%
dark 26%
reflective 21%
informative 14%
inspiring 10%
sad 10%
mysterious 5%
funny 2%
hopeful 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 49%
medium 46%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 45% | A mix: 40% | Character: 12% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 35% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 61% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 44% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 3%

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