The Fourth Book of Virgil's Aeneid and the Ninth Book of Voltaire's Henriad
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| Author | Virgil, 71 BCE-20 BCE |
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| Author | Voltaire, 1694-1778 |
| Title | The Fourth Book of Virgil's Aeneid and the Ninth Book of Voltaire's Henriad |
| Note | Reading ease score: 69.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The Fourth Book of Virgil's Aeneid and the Ninth Book of Voltaire's Henriad," translated into English verse by P. L., is a literary work combining classical poetry and 18th-century verse translation. Likely written in the early 19th century, this book juxtaposes two significant texts: Virgil's exploration of passion and duty in the story of Dido and Æneas, and Voltaire's representation of love and leadership within the context of Henry IV's reign. The core topic navigates themes of love, betrayal, and the complexities of fate. The fourth book of Virgil’s Aeneid depicts the tragic love affair between the Trojan prince Æneas and Queen Dido of Carthage. Despite developments of deep affection, influenced by divine interference, the relationship is ultimately doomed by fate and duty, leading Dido to despair and death. Meanwhile, the ninth book of Voltaire's Henriad unfolds Henry IV’s romantic entanglement with Gabrielle d'Estrées, emphasizing his struggles between personal feelings and political responsibilities. This interplay of love and duty culminates in a dramatic confrontation between desire and obligation for both historical figures, highlighting the fragility of human endeavors in the face of destiny. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Virgil. Aeneis |
| Subject | Voltaire, 1694-1778. Henriade |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 20144 |
| Release Date | Dec 20, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated | Sep 4, 2018 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 146 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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