Hey I'm Kyrin and I review books of all genres/styles but with an emphasis on those that have stood the test of time (i.e., not recent releases). Join me as I cover the basic details before diving into the themes, ideas and learnings we can take away from the fascinating realm of literature. Weekly live episode on Thurs 10am AEST (Wed/Thurs Midnight UTC+0) plus bonus episodes from my cohost Juan every now and then.
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episode 102: The Aeneid (Virgil) - Book Review
Sharpen your sword & ready your chariot, we're in for an epic adventure! 'The Aeneid' by Virgil is an epic poem that follows Aeneas and his fellow Trojans as they cross 3 continents trying to establish a new home. It contains all that you would expect from this era; seductive princesses, wrathful Gods, strange monsters and grand battles. The main themes that arise from the tale are obligation/dutiful respect and whether fate allows any room for free will.
I summarised the book as follows. "This poem is the best of both worlds. The first half contains a seafaring adventure similar to The Odyssey and the second half is of warring armies reminiscent of The Iliad. Perfect for anybody who loves mythology and actually will impart useful knowledge of history &/or geography. Easily my favourite of these three epics due to the character of Aeneas and the two part split."
As always, I hope you have a fantastic day wherever you are in the world. Kyrin out!
Timeline:
(0:00) - Intro & Synopsis
(5:15) - Pietas: Obligation & dutiful respect
(7:41) - Fate: Is there any room for free will?
(10:37) - Personal Observations/Takeaways
(13:09) - Summary
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