📱 eBook en inglés THE AENEID

An Epic Journey Through Ancient Rome and Mythological Heroes

GOOD PRESS - 4057664188922

Poesía Poesía clásica española hasta el siglo XVIII

Sinopsis de THE AENEID

Virgils "The Aeneid" is an epic poem that weaves the mythic journey of Aeneas, the Trojan hero, who is destined to found the Roman race. Composed in dactylic hexameter, the work reflects the grandeur of classical literature, echoing the themes of fate, duty, and piety amidst the backdrop of war and strife. In its exploration of Aeneass trialsÄîfrom the fall of Troy to his tumultuous encounters in Carthage and his eventual arrival in ItalyÄîVirgil creates a rich tapestry of emotion and heroism, all set against the intricate political landscape of Augustan Rome, where the poet sought to promote unity and shared identity through a glorified past. Virgil, born Publius Vergilius Maro, drew on his own rural upbringing in the Italian countryside alongside the tumultuous historical events of his time, including the civil wars that shaped RomeÄôs destiny. His personal struggles with the tumult of his environment, as well as his admiration for Homeric traditions, deeply informed his narrative style and character development within "The Aeneid." Notably, his ambition to craft a national epic for Rome was influenced by the Augustan regimes desire for legitimacy and continuity. For readers interested in the foundational myths of Western civilization, "The Aeneid" offers profound insights into ancient values and the complexities of human emotion. This timeless work is not merely a story of a heroÄôs journey, but a profound meditation on the themes of sacrifice, love, and the pursuit of oneÄôs destiny. It is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the cultural and historical currents that shaped not only Rome but the entirety of Western literature.

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Editorial: Good Press

ISBN: 4057664188922

Idioma: Inglés

Fecha de lanzamiento: 20/11/2019

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