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Episode 52: White Flowers Die (Virgil's Eclogues)

Literature and History

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Exploring the Mythical Birth and Factual Origins of Virgil

This chapter examines the challenges in piecing together accurate information about Virgil's life, showcasing the contrast between fictionalized tales in ancient sources and the lost but potentially more reliable biography by Swetonius.

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