The Aeneid

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Set against the backdrop of the Mediterranean Sea, Aeneas and the surviving Trojans embark on a journey from the ruins of Troy to the destined land of Italy, where Aeneas is prophesied to establish Rome. The epic poem unfolds the harrowing tale of the Trojan War's aftermath and the quest for a new homeland, highlighting themes of survival and destiny. Through twelve books, Virgil weaves a classic narrative that explores the origins of Rome, emerging from the ashes of Troy.