The Aeneid
by Virgil
454 pages~8 hrs
“From the ashes of Troy, an empire is born.”
After the fall of Troy, one man carries the weight of a shattered civilization across a treacherous sea to forge a new destiny in Italy. This masterpiece of ancient epic poetry pits mortal survival against the whims of the gods, weaving a saga of war, sacrifice, and the relentless pursuit of legacy.
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