'The Aeneid'

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This paper takes a look at Virgil's epic poem, 'The Aeneid'. According to the paper, 'The Aeneid' is essentially the story of the founding of Rome told through the adventures of Aeneas, the son of a mortal Trojan and the goddess of love, Venus.

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"In book eight, preparations of war are described. Aeneas is presented with armor that depicts the future of Rome on the shield. Books nine, ten, and eleven detail the events of the war including a council held by the gods who determine that the mortals' fates are in their own hands because of the bickering caused in the heavens. Book twelve ends with Juno finally giving in to the fate that Aeneas brings, but bargains with Jupiter that the Trojans will at least adopt the Latin language. Turnus, the suitor, is slain by Aeneas in a duel, and the battle, and the epic poem, is finally ended."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Vergil. AEneid, translated by John Dryden. Vol. XIII. The Harvard Classics. New York: P.F. Collier & Son, 1909-14; Bartleby.com, 2001.

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