Aeneid
Virgil's Aeneid, listed though noted as not a great book by the speaker.
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Great Books #1: Secrets of the Universe
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Virgil's Aeneid, listed though noted as not a great book by the speaker.
Secret History #21: Roman Anti-Civilization
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A foundational epic poem of Rome, commissioned by Augustus Caesar and written by Virgil, intended to promote hatred of the Greeks and shape Roman identity.
Great Books #7: The Anti-Homer
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An epic poem commissioned by Augustus Caesar and attributed to Virgil, designed as the 'anti-Homer' to corrupt Greek values and promote Roman piety, becoming the 'Bible' of the Roman Empire.
Great Books #9: Dante's La Commedia
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An epic poem by Virgil, which La Commedia was written in response to. The Aeneid emphasized duty, piety, and contrasted love, influencing the Catholic Church and leading to corruption and conflict.