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This engaging summary presents an analysis of The Aeneid by Virgil, an epic poem telling the tale of Aeneas, the mythical founder of Rome, and the many adventures he encounters. Throughout his journey, Aeneas faces many battles and difficult decisions; especially the decision between love and his mission to found Rome. Widely considered to be Virgil's masterpiece, it has been highly influential on modern art, inspiring paintings, songs and parodies.
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• Character studies
• Key themes and symbols
• Questions for further reflection
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This engaging summary presents an analysis of The Aeneid by Virgil, an epic poem telling the tale of Aeneas, the mythical founder of Rome, and the many adventures he encounters. Throughout his journey, Aeneas faces many battles and difficult decisions; especially the decision between love and his mission to found Rome. Widely considered to be Virgil's masterpiece, it has been highly influential on modern art, inspiring paintings, songs and parodies.
Find out everything you need to know about The Aeneid in a fraction of the time!
This in-depth and informative reading guide brings you:
• A complete plot summary
• Character studies
• Key themes and symbols
• Questions for further reflection
Why choose BrightSummaries.com?
Available in print and digital format, our publications are designed to accompany you in your reading journey. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time.
See the very best of literature in a whole new light with BrightSummaries.com!
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The Aeneid by Virgil (Book Analysis) - Bright Summaries
Roman poet
Born in the village of Andes in roughly 70 BC
Died in Brundisium in 19 BC
Notable works:
The Eclogues (42-39 BC), collection of poems known as eclogues or bucolics
The Georgics (39-29 BC), poem
The Aeneid (29 BC), epic poem
Nowadays, there are few surviving sources to give us insight into Virgil’s life. The poet is thought to have been born around the 15th of October in 70 BC. All that is known for certain about Virgil is the date of his death - the 21st of September 19 BC - twelve years into the Augustan period of Roman history. It is generally agreed that Virgil began writing The Aeneid around 29 BC, and that the author worked on it continually until his death. The Aeneid is often considered as one of the greatest works to emerge from Roman antiquity as it has inspired generations of authors ever since.
From the Trojan War to the birth of Rome
Genre: poetry (epic)
Reference edition: Virgil (29 BC) The Aeneid. [online]. Trans. Mackail, J.
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