The Aeneid of Virgil: Poetry Guide and Free Edition
The Aeneid of Virgil: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
The Aeneid of Virgil is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Virgil (-70–-19). The listed translation credits are Humphries, Rolfe (1894–1969).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Aeneid of Virgil" by Virgil is a Latin epic poem written between 29 and 19 BC. It follows Aeneas, a Trojan hero who flees burning Troy and journeys toward Italy, where he is destined to become the ancestor of Romans. The first half chronicles his dangerous wanderings across the Mediterranean, while the second half depicts a brutal war for control of Latium. Virgil transforms scattered legends into Rome's founding myth, connecting the empire to Troy's glory and legitimizing Roman virtues and dynasty.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Aeneid of Virgil
- Author credits: Virgil (-70–-19)
- Catalogue language: English
- Translator credits: Humphries, Rolfe (1894–1969)
Catalogue subjects
- Aeneas (Legendary character) -- Poetry
- Epic poetry, Latin -- Translations into English
- Legends -- Rome -- Poetry
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Classics of Literature
- Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore
- Category: Poetry
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