The Aeneid of Virgil (19 BC) is an epic poem by Roman poet Virgil.
Virgil's legendary epic is the story of the hero Aeneas, a castaway from
Troy whose adventures across the Mediterranean led him to Italy, where
he discovered what would later become the city of Rome. Presented here
in an accessible prose translation, The Aeneid of Virgil is a treasure
of classical literature and a story of romance, war, and adventure to
rival the best of Homer. Fleeing the destruction of Troy by Greek
forces, Aeneas brings his son Ascanius and father Anchises on a voyage
across the sea. Landing in Carthage, Aeneas, his family, and his crew
are rescued by Dido, Queen of Tyre. There, Aeneas, despite mourning the
loss of his beloved wife Creusa, falls in love with Dido, who offers him
refuge and her devoted love. Knowing that he is destined to found a city
in Italy, however, Aeneas abandons the queen, leading her to commit
suicide. Now determined to fulfill his destiny at any cost, Aeneas sails
to Sicily, journeys to the underworld, and eventually arrives in the
region of Latium, where he is swept up in conflict with Turnus, the
Rutulian king. Flawed and feared, Aeneas exemplifies the imperfect hero
compelled by fate and the gods, yet ultimately driven through a will to
survive and provide for his fledgling people. Faithfully but concisely
translated into accessible English prose, The Aeneid of Virgil is best
read aloud with friends and family, and iconic masterpiece of ancient
Rome still relevant for our modern world. With a beautifully designed
cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of The Aeneid
of Virgil is a classic work of Roman literature reimagined for modern
readers.
