Death of Virgil by Hermann Broch

Death of Virgil

Hermann Broch

496 pages first pub 1945 (editions)

fiction classics historical poetry challenging reflective slow-paced
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It is the reign of the Emperor Augustus, and Publius Vergilius Maro, the poet of the Aeneid and Caesar's enchanter, has been summoned to the palace, where he will shortly die. Out of the last hours of Virgil's life and the final stirrings of his c...

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3.84
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Moods

challenging: 100%

reflective: 75%

emotional: 25%

inspiring: 25%

mysterious: 25%


Pace

100% of readers chose slow
slow

Plot or character driven?

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Character

Strong character development?

66% of readers chose Complicated
33% of readers chose No
Complicated
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Loveable characters?

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33% of readers chose No
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No

Diverse cast of characters?

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33% of readers chose No
33% of readers chose N/A
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33% of readers chose Yes
33% of readers chose Complicated
33% of readers chose N/A
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Complicated
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