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The Aeneid   By: (70 BC - 19 BC)

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The Aeneid by Unknown is a classic piece of literature that follows the journey of Aeneas, a Trojan hero who sets sail from his destroyed homeland in search of a new land for his people. The story is filled with epic battles, divine interventions, and tragic love stories that keep readers captivated from beginning to end.

One of the most striking aspects of The Aeneid is its vivid descriptions and powerful imagery. The author does an incredible job of bringing the ancient world to life, painting a picture of the landscapes, characters, and events in such detail that it feels as though you are right there alongside Aeneas on his quest.

Another standout feature of The Aeneid is its exploration of themes such as fate, duty, and the impact of war on individuals and societies. The characters in the story face difficult choices and moral dilemmas, and their struggles serve as a commentary on the human condition that still resonates with readers today.

Overall, The Aeneid is a timeless tale that has stood the test of time for good reason. It is a must-read for anyone interested in mythology, history, or simply a captivating story that will stay with you long after you turn the final page.

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PUBLI VERGILI MARONIS

AENEIDOS

LIBER I

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.

Musa, mihi causas memora, quo numine laeso, quidve dolens, regina deum tot volvere casus insignem pietate virum, tot adire labores impulerit. Tantaene animis caelestibus irae?

Urbs antiqua fuit, Tyrii tenuere coloni, Karthago, Italiam contra Tiberinaque longe ostia, dives opum studiisque asperrima belli; quam Iuno fertur terris magis omnibus unam posthabita coluisse Samo; hic illius arma, hic currus fuit; hoc regnum dea gentibus esse, si qua fata sinant, iam tum tenditque fovetque. Progeniem sed enim Troiano a sanguine duci audierat, Tyrias olim quae verteret arces; hinc populum late regem belloque superbum venturum excidio Libyae: sic volvere Parcas. Id metuens, veterisque memor Saturnia belli, prima quod ad Troiam pro caris gesserat Argis necdum etiam causae irarum saevique dolores exciderant animo: manet alta mente repostum iudicium Paridis spretaeque iniuria formae, et genus invisum, et rapti Ganymedis honores... Continue reading book >>






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