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Focusing on the epic journey of Aeneas, a Trojan Prince, this poem intertwines themes of adventure, war, and love while exploring the foundations of the Roman Empire. As Aeneas travels to Italy post-Troy, Virgil reflects on the political climate of Rome under Augustus, contrasting the restored order with the lost freedoms of the Republic. This narrative serves as a historical commentary on the debate between imperialism and republicanism, making it a significant work in understanding Rome's evolution. The edition features a translation by John Dryden and an introduction by Harry Burton.
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The Aeneid, Virgil
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- Released
- 2019
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- Title
- The Aeneid
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Virgil
- Publisher
- Digireads.com
- Released
- 2019
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 322
- ISBN13
- 9781420961386
- Category
- Poetry
- Original title
- Aeneis
- Description
- Focusing on the epic journey of Aeneas, a Trojan Prince, this poem intertwines themes of adventure, war, and love while exploring the foundations of the Roman Empire. As Aeneas travels to Italy post-Troy, Virgil reflects on the political climate of Rome under Augustus, contrasting the restored order with the lost freedoms of the Republic. This narrative serves as a historical commentary on the debate between imperialism and republicanism, making it a significant work in understanding Rome's evolution. The edition features a translation by John Dryden and an introduction by Harry Burton.