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"Aeneas' speech of defence before Dido (Aen. 4.333-61) is the longest and most controversial he delivers. Although by no means typical, it can open up some revealing perspectives over the rest of the poem. The exchange between the two, having as its kernel a dispute over obligations and re...

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Main Author: Feeney, Denis 1955- (Author)
Contributors: Hinds, Stephen (Writer of preface)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Cambridge New York, NY Port Melbourne, VIC New Delhi Singapore Cambridge University Press 2021
In:Year: 2021
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Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Latin / Literature
Further subjects:B Collection of essays
B Latin literature History and criticism
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Summary:"Aeneas' speech of defence before Dido (Aen. 4.333-61) is the longest and most controversial he delivers. Although by no means typical, it can open up some revealing perspectives over the rest of the poem. The exchange between the two, having as its kernel a dispute over obligations and responsibilities, requires some words of context"--
ISBN:1108668208