The Aeneid by Virgil

The Aeneid

Virgil with Robert Fagles (Translator)

486 pages first pub -19 (editions)

fiction classics poetry adventurous challenging medium-paced

Description

Fleeing the ashes of Troy, Aeneas, Achilles’ mighty foe in the Iliad, begins an incredible journey to fulfill his destiny as the founder of Rome. His voyage will take him through stormy seas, entangle him in a tragic love affair, and lure him into...

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Community Reviews Summary of 5,560 reviews

Moods

adventurous 87%
challenging 50%
tense 32%
emotional 27%
dark 26%
reflective 24%
informative 15%
sad 11%
inspiring 10%
mysterious 5%
hopeful 3%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 49%
slow 47%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 47% | A mix: 38% | Character: 12% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 39% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 43% | No: 32% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 58% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 46% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

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