The Aeneid by Virgil

The Aeneid

Virgil

300 pages first pub -19 (editions)

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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 firs...

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Moods

adventurous 90%
challenging 49%
tense 32%
emotional 30%
dark 27%
reflective 22%
informative 15%
inspiring 13%
sad 12%
mysterious 6%
hopeful 4%
funny 3%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 47%
medium 46%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 44% | A mix: 38% | Character: 16% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 39% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 33% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 55% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 47% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 2%

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3.66

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