W 1975 Virgil, The Franklin Library Press

Notes

The Aeneid by Virgil is an epic poem that tells the story of Aeneas, a Trojan hero who escapes the fall of Troy and embarks on a journey to found a new city in Italy, which will become Rome. Written in the 1st century BC, the poem is both a mythological narrative and a patriotic work, celebrating Roman virtues like duty, piety, and perseverance. The epic is divided into twelve books, depicting Aeneas's struggles, his love affair with Queen Dido of Carthage, and his eventual triumph in battle to establish his destined homeland. The Aeneid is a cornerstone of Western literature, deeply influencing the Roman identity and later literary traditions.

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