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The Aeneid

Virgil, Sarah Ruden (translator)

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The Aeneid is an ancient Roman epic that follows Aeneas, a Trojan hero who flees the fall of his city and embarks on a journey to found a new homeland. Through trials, love, and loss, Aeneas embodies the values of duty, perseverance, and sacrifice, shaping the future of Rome. The poem explores the complex interplay between fate, free will, and the human condition.

Themes
Epic & AdventurousPhilosophy & Big IdeasThought-ProvokingDark & BroodingHeartfelt & EmotionalThe burden of destinyThe cost of ambitionThe power of legacy
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