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A review by ant55
The Aeneid: A New Prose Translation by David West, Virgil
adventurous
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
A story that well deserves of classic bestowed upon it.
The journey of Aeneas is deeply completing despite being two thousand year old. His struggle between his own desires and that of the destiny bestowed upon him is very fascinating, as is his own attempt to keep his hidden anger in check.
From a historic lens this book is very fascinating into a look at Roman/Augustinian culture and how Augustus attempted to assert himself. Yet Virgil also offers interesting critiques at Roman society and what was a Roman hero, with this examination of Roman ideals very interesting.
The translation itself is of excellent quality, and allows for the clarity prose provides whilst also keeping the poetic quality of the original story.
Overall, a hearty recommendation for anyone interested in a legendary story or learning more about Ancient Rome!
The journey of Aeneas is deeply completing despite being two thousand year old. His struggle between his own desires and that of the destiny bestowed upon him is very fascinating, as is his own attempt to keep his hidden anger in check.
From a historic lens this book is very fascinating into a look at Roman/Augustinian culture and how Augustus attempted to assert himself. Yet Virgil also offers interesting critiques at Roman society and what was a Roman hero, with this examination of Roman ideals very interesting.
The translation itself is of excellent quality, and allows for the clarity prose provides whilst also keeping the poetic quality of the original story.
Overall, a hearty recommendation for anyone interested in a legendary story or learning more about Ancient Rome!