BookOne Book One “The Storm and Carthage” Translation by L.R. Lind

I sing of arms and the man who first from troy’s shores Fate’s fugitive, came to Italy and Lavinium’s Coast, a man much tossed on land and sea By the gods’ force, through Juno’s mindful fury; He suffered greatly in war until he could found A city and bring his gods to Latium, whence The Latins would spring, the Alban fathers, and Rome With its lofty walls. Arma virumque cano, Troiae qui primus ab oris Italiam, fato profugus, Laviniaque venit litora, multum ille et terris iactatus et alto vi superum saevae memorem Iunonis ob iram; multa quoque et bello passus, dum conderet urbem, inferretque deos Latio, genus unde Latinum, Albanique patres, atque altae moenia Romae Book 1, lines 1-7

Summary In continued frustration for having lost the judgment of Paris and fear of the fated rule of Trojan blood, Juno delays Aeneas and his crew on sea for years. “Enraged, she had driven the Tojans Left alive by the Greeks, and the cruel Achilles, across The entire ocean, had driven them far from the coast Of Latium. They had wandered for many years, Pursued by the Fates across every sea. So great Was the task to found the race and the city of Rome.” Book 1, lines 30-35

Juno Asking Aeolus to Release the Winds by Francois Boucher “But he spoke in turn: ‘It is yours to demand what favor you wish; O queen, it is mine to obey your orders, for you Have won for me whatever power I hold from Jove.’” 1769 For Jean-Francois Bergeret de Frouville’s hotel in Paris (currently at the Kimbell Art Museum) Art

The Trojans come ashore on the Libyan coast, Aeneas with seven ships. He kills seven stags and encourages his crew. “So he spoke, grown sick with enormous cares. In his face He simulates hope, but thrusts sorrow deep back in his heart.” Book 1, lines Summary

“Looking gently at her, the creator of gods and of men, With the smile on his face that quiets the storms of heaven, Kissed his daughter and spoke to her: ‘Do not fear, Cytherea; The fate of your people remains unchanged. You will see The city and promised walls of Lavinium rise. You will bear great-hearted Aeneas aloft to the stars Of heaven; and no opinion has changed my mind. I shall speak, since this worry continues to bite at your heart, I shall bring out the secrets of fate to the light of day.” Upset with Juno, Venus approaches Jupiter with her concerns for Aeneas and his people. In response, Jupiter reveals their fate. Book 1, lines Summary

“Jove speaks, and sends Maia’s son Mercury down from above, That the new land of Carthage shall open its citadel wide To welcome the Trojans, so Dido who knows not their fate Shall not bar them her borders. He flies through the limitless air On swift oarage of wings and descends on the shores of Libya. He does what he’s bid, the Phoenicians cease to be warlike (For it is god’s will), and first of them all their queen Receives with benevolent spirit and kindly mind the Trojans.” Jupiter sends Mercury to inspire Dido to receive the Trojans into her kingdom. Book 1, lines Summary

“Venus allowed him to grieve no more, but thus burst into his sorrow: ‘Whoever you are, I do no believe you are hated By heavenly powers, as you draw the breath of life; You who have come to the Tyrian City, go on To the queen’s own doorway. For I report that your comrades Are safe, your fleet is restored, the winds are reversed.’” Venus appears to Aeneas to tell him that his fleet is not destroyed and to encourage him to approach Dido’s city. Book 1, lines Summary

Venus Appearing to Aeneas on the Shores of Carthage by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo “From her shoulder There hung in her fashion a huntress’ bow. She had loosened Her hair to the winds. Her knees were bare and her flowing Tunic was caught in a knot. She was first to speak…” 1757 fresco at the Villa Valmarana in Vicenza ut/ Art

“He found on the frieze the events of the Trojan War Set out all in order, its battles known over the world, The Atreidae and Priam, Achilles so savage to both. He stood and wept. ‘What place, O Achates,’ he said, ‘What region of earth is not full of our grief?’” Venus clouds Aeneas and Achates from the eyes of others so that they might walk safely through Carthage. Aeneas sees the events of the Trojan War on the frieze on Dido’s temple to Juno. Book 1, lines Summary

“Next briefly Dido with downward look replied: ‘Do not be fearful, Trojans, do no be anxious. My difficult position and new power Have made me do such things to guard my boundary. Who does not know Aeneas'’ folk or Troy, Their warlike courage, the havoc of that war? Phoenicians do not have such stupid minds, Nor does the Sun yoke horse so far from Tyre.” Dido welcomes the Trojans into her city. Aeneas and Achates are revealed to Dido. Book 1, lines Summary

“Aeneas stood there and shone in the light of day, Like a god in face and shoulders; his mother herself Breathed beauty upon his hair, and the glow of youth, Bright charm upon his eyes, as an artist’s hand Gives glory to ivory, or when a marble gem Or silver is chased with bands of yellow gold.” Exhibited 1766 at the Society of Artists in Britain (currently at the Tate) Art The Meeting of Dido and Aeneas by Sir Nathaniel Dance- Holland

“Now Cupid advanced in obedience to Venus’ order And joyfully brought the royal gifts, with Achates his comrade. When he came, the queen had arranged herself in the midst Of rich hangings and sat upon a golden throne. Now Father Aeneas and now the Trojan young men Thronged about her, reclined upon their purple covers.” Aeneas calls for Ascanius (replaced with Cupid by Venus) and for gifts for Queen Dido. They feast, and Aeneas prepares to tell his history. Book 1, lines Summary

Aeneas Introducing Cupid Dressed as Ascanius to Dido by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo “But Venus turned over new plots, new plans in her heart: How, changed in both face and form, her son Cupid should come In place of Ascanius sweet, should drive the queen mad With love and with gifts, weave fire within her bones.” 1757 fresco at the Villa Valmarana in Vicenza Art

“He went to the queen. She clung to him with her eyes, With all her heart, and sometimes she fondled the boy In her lap, without knowing how great a god sat there, Poor woman! But he, remembering Venus his mother, Began to erase Sychaeus and trouble her mind With a living love, her passion and heart long numb.” 1815 Currently at the Louvre Art Aeneas Tells Dido About the Misfortunes of Troy by Pierre-Narcisse Guerin

Fourth-century, AD Low Ham Roman Villa Somerset, England Art The Meeting of Aeneas and Dido