Two Dramatizations from Vergil: I. Dido—the Phœnecian Queen; II. The Fall of Troy: Play Guide and Free Edition
Two Dramatizations from Vergil: I. Dido—the Phœnecian Queen; II. The Fall of Troy: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Two Dramatizations from Vergil: I. Dido—the Phœnecian Queen; II. The Fall of Troy is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Virgil (-70–-19). The listed translation credits are Miller, Frank Justus (1858–1938).
Catalogue synopsis
Project Gutenberg supplies this automated synopsis of the opening text:
"Two Dramatizations from Vergil: I. Dido—the Phœnecian Queen; II. The Fall of Troy" by Frank Justus Miller is a collection of dramatic adaptations of key episodes from Vergil's epic, the "Æneid", written in the early 20th century. The text focuses on the passionate love story between Dido, the Queen of Carthage, and Æneas, the Trojan hero, as well as the tragic events surrounding the fall of Troy. The dramatizations are presented in English verse, making Vergil’s classical themes accessible to a modern audience. The opening of the first dramatization introduces the reader to the dire situation faced by Æneas and his band of Trojan exiles following the destruction of Troy. After enduring numerous hardships, Æneas arrives on the shores of Carthage, where he encounters Dido, a refugee from Tyre. The prelude sets the stage for their fateful romance against a backdrop of divine interference and political intrigue, hinting at the tensions between personal desire and duty that will unfold throughout the narrative. The narrative captures the fall of cities and the impact of love intertwined with fate, setting a rich emotional landscape that is sure to engage readers interested in classical literature and drama.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Two Dramatizations from Vergil: I. Dido—the Phœnecian Queen; II. The Fall of Troy
- Author credits: Virgil (-70–-19)
- Catalogue language: English
- Translator credits: Miller, Frank Justus (1858–1938)
Catalogue subjects
- Dido (Legendary character) -- Drama
- Epic poetry, Latin -- Adaptations
- Trojan War -- Drama
- Virgil -- Adaptations
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Classics of Literature
- Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore
- Category: Plays/Films/Dramas
Read this edition
View the complete Gutenberg catalogue record. Project Gutenberg identifies this edition as public domain in the United States; that designation does not establish its copyright status in every country.
Source notes
Catalogue metadata is public domain and is supplied through Gutendex, which imports Gutenberg's machine-readable catalogue. The automated synopsis is source-supplied, not an independently verified review. Author dates above describe the credited people; no ebook release date is presented as the book's original publication date.
Sources
More in Stage & Theatre
Keep reading
