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An anonymous epistle of Dido to Aeneas

AUTHOR Anonymous
PUBLISHER Hutson Street Press (05/22/2025)
PRODUCT TYPE Paperback (Paperback)

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This volume presents an anonymous Latin epistle from Dido to Aeneas, cataloged as number 83 within the Anthologia Latina. This poetic work offers a glimpse into the classical world's engagement with themes of love, betrayal, and the destinies of legendary figures. Addressed from Dido, Queen of Carthage, to Aeneas, the Trojan hero, the epistle captures the emotional turmoil and lament of a woman abandoned by her lover. The concise yet evocative language provides a valuable resource for students and scholars of Latin literature. This edition makes accessible a significant piece of ancient writing, preserving a voice from antiquity that continues to resonate with modern readers. The poem invites reflection on the enduring power of myth and the human condition as portrayed through classical verse.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.


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ISBN-13: 9781024234022
ISBN-10: 1024234029
Binding: Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language: Latin
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Page Count: 58
Carton Quantity: 140
Product Dimensions: 6.14 x 0.12 x 9.21 inches
Weight: 0.21 pound(s)
Country of Origin: US
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Unassigned | Ancient & Classical
Unassigned | Ancient - Rome
Unassigned | Ancient, Classical & Medieval
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This volume presents an anonymous Latin epistle from Dido to Aeneas, cataloged as number 83 within the Anthologia Latina. This poetic work offers a glimpse into the classical world's engagement with themes of love, betrayal, and the destinies of legendary figures. Addressed from Dido, Queen of Carthage, to Aeneas, the Trojan hero, the epistle captures the emotional turmoil and lament of a woman abandoned by her lover. The concise yet evocative language provides a valuable resource for students and scholars of Latin literature. This edition makes accessible a significant piece of ancient writing, preserving a voice from antiquity that continues to resonate with modern readers. The poem invites reflection on the enduring power of myth and the human condition as portrayed through classical verse.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.


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