
Episode 57: The World Grows Dim and Black (Virgil's Aeneid, Books 10-12)
Literature and History
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The Thirteenth Book: Romantic Reinterpretation in the Aeneid
This chapter delves into Veggio's thirteenth book, highlighting the funeral rites of Turnus alongside the marriage of Aeneas and Lavinia. It contrasts the dignified portrayal of Lavinia with Dido's passionate character, while also exploring the Renaissance impact on the romantic elements of the narrative.
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