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This paper discusses the idea of whether or not Virgil was a plagiarist of Homer?s works. The author provides criteria for evaluation and specific examples from the texts of "The Iliad", "The Odyssey", and "The Aeneid". It also contains critical views cited from other noted authors.

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"When one studies Virgil?s "Aeneid" in parallel to Homer?s "Odyssey" and "Iliad", similarities will arise. So much so that one would begin to dismiss Virgil as a mere plagiarist, rejecting his talent altogether. Kenneth Quinn, author of the book, "Virgil?s Aeneid: A Critical Description", writes, Virgil?s characters and situations keep reminding us of Homeric characters and situations. His poem expressly recalls Homer?s story and constantly evokes Homer?s conventions. It is my opinion, however, that to study the Aeneid a little deeper is to find Virgil unique and quite separate from Homer and his works."

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