Aeneidos, Book 2 (1884)

Aeneidos, Book 2 is a literary work written by P. Virgilius Maro, commonly known as Virgil, in 1884. The book is part of the epic poem Aeneid, which tells the story of Aeneas, a Trojan hero who flees his city after it is destroyed by the Greeks. Book 2 specifically focuses on Aeneas' journey to Carthage, where he meets Queen Dido. Aeneas recounts his story to Dido, describing the fall of Troy and his escape with his family and fellow Trojans. He also tells of his encounters with various gods and goddesses, including Juno, Venus, and Jupiter. Throughout the book, Aeneas struggles with his duty to his people and his desire for personal happiness. He ultimately decides to leave Carthage and continue his journey to Italy, where he is destined to found the city of Rome. Aeneidos, Book 2 is a classic work of literature that explores themes of duty, fate, and the struggle between personal desires and larger responsibilities. It is widely studied and admired for its complex characters, vivid imagery, and timeless themes.This Book Is In English.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.