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100 1 _aVirgil,
_d71 BCE-20 BCE
240 1 0 _aAeneis. English
245 1 4 _aThe Æneid of Virgil translated into English prose
246 1 _aVirgil's Aeneid
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2024
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2024-04-28
508 _aCharles Aldarondo and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"The Æneid" by Virgil is an epic poem written in the 1st century BC. This classic work narrates the adventures of the hero Æneas, a Trojan who escapes the destruction of Troy and embarks on a perilous journey to find a new homeland in Italy, ultimately leading to the founding of Rome. Central to its themes are the struggles against divine opposition, the quest for destiny, and the interplay of fate and free will in the development of a great civilization. The opening of "The Æneid" introduces the character of Æneas as he is buffeted by storms sent by the goddess Juno, who harbors a longstanding animosity toward the Trojans. It sets the stage for his journey, highlighting the challenges he faces due to divine wrath and the significance of his mission: to bring the gods of Troy to Italy and establish a new city. The initial scenes depict the grandeur of Juno's realm and Æneas' despair as he recalls the fallen heroes of Troy. As the narrative unfolds, we learn of his arrival in Libya, where he encounters the queen, Dido, and prepares for the new trials that await him in a land where he seeks refuge and potential alliance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cNew York, NY: The Macmillan Company, 1910
653 _aEpic poetry, Latin -- Translations into English
653 _aAeneas (Legendary character)
653 _aLegends -- Rome
700 1 _aShumway, Edgar S.
_q(Edgar Solomon),
_d1856-1928
700 1 _aConington, John,
_d1825-1869
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73488
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