Summary - Pompeii - Based On The Book By Robert Harris

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Summary

SUMMARY 
  
POMPEII 
BASED ON THE BOOK BY ROBERT HARRIS 
  
SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: LIBRARY OF STORIES 
  
CONTENT 
The Aquarius Arrives 
Strange Occurrences 
The Villa Hortensia 
The Failing Aqueduct 
Pliny and the Plan 
Journey to Pompeii 
Discovery and Deception 
Repairing the Aqueduct 
The Eruption 
General Analysis 
  
ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK 
"Pompeii" by Robert Harris follows Marcus Attilius Primus, an aqueduct engineer, as he arrives in the Bay of Naples to oversee repairs to the Aqua Augusta. The story unfolds over four days, during which Attilius confronts a failing water system, a corrupt local elite, and mounting signs of an impending volcanic eruption. The narrative intertwines themes of human ingenuity and corruption with the overwhelming power of nature, setting the stage for a catastrophic event. Attilius investigates the cause of the water shortage and uncovers a scheme of corruption and greed as he attempts to maintain the aqueduct. Simultaneously, the narrative carefully details the ominous signs of Vesuvius awakening, creating a sense of unease and impending disaster. The growing tensions between human actions and natural forces propel the story forward, as the characters become more aware of the mounting threat.

Duration: 25 minutes (00:25:01)
Publishing date: 2025-01-21; Unabridged; Copyright Year: — Copyright Statment: —