The Aeneid

Virgil

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In a New Yorker profile, Mark Zuckerberg mentioned he enjoyed reading 'The Aeneid' a lot.

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"The Aeneid" by Virgil is an epic poem, following the journey of Aeneas, a Trojan hero, as he seeks to fulfill his destiny of founding a new city after the fall of Troy.

Forced to flee his homeland by the Greek forces, Aeneas and his fellow Trojans face numerous trials and challenges, battling against powerful foes and enduring treacherous seas.

Guided by the gods, particularly his mother Venus, Aeneas travels through lands filled with vivid landscapes, encountering both allies and enemies along the way.

He ultimately reaches the shores of Italy, where he embarks on a destined path to establish the legendary city of Rome.

"The Aeneid" explores themes of fate, duty, heroism, and the importance of preserving cultural identity.

Virgil weaves a captivating narrative, infused with dramatic battles, divine intervention, and poignant character development.

With its intricate storytelling and deep moral undertones, "The Aeneid" has remained a timeless and influential masterpiece in Western literature.

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