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The Aeneid

Virgil, Allen Mandelbaum (translator)

Book 3 of The Aeneid
About this book

The Aeneid is an ancient Roman epic that follows Aeneas, a Trojan hero, as he journeys from the ruins of Troy to found a new city in Italy, which will eventually become Rome. The poem explores themes of duty, fate, and the sacrifices required to build a civilization, blending myth, history, and political ideology into a powerful narrative.

Themes
Epic & AdventurousPhilosophy & Big IdeasThought-ProvokingDark & BroodingWar & ConflictDestiny vs. Free WillThe Cost of EmpireThe Burden of Leadership
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