Aeneas mourns the loss of Creusa from "summary" of Aeneid by Virgil,Frederick Ahl
In the aftermath of the fall of Troy, Aeneas finds himself wandering the burning city, desperately searching for his wife, Creusa. As he frantically searches through the chaos and destruction, his heart heavy with fear and sorrow, his mind is consumed by thoughts of his beloved Creusa. Each corner turned, each alleyway explored, only serves to deepen his despair as he realizes the enormity of his loss. The once vibrant city now lies in ruins, its once proud inhabitants scattered and broken. Aeneas, a leader without a home, a husband without a wife, is left to grapple with the cruel hand fate has dealt him. His grief is palpable, his anguish a heavy weight upon his shoulders as he struggles to come to terms with the fact that Creusa is gone, lost to him forever. The memories of their life together...
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