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Virgil was an ancient Roman poet whose works are considered the pinnacle of Latin literature. His most renowned compositions, including the national epic detailing Rome's founding, have become foundational to Western literary traditions. His poetry delves into themes of destiny, duty, and the quest for a homeland. The influence of his masterful style and narrative technique resonates through the works of countless later writers.






A definitive translation of books VII-X of Virgil's epic poem, the Aeneid.
The Minor Poems of Vergil: Comprising the Culex, Dirae, Lydia, Moretum, Copa, Priapeia, and Catalepton
- 134 pages
- 5 hours of reading
This is a fascinating translation of Vergil's Æneid into Old Irish, made sometime before the year 1400. The translator, whose name is unknown, has added many fascinating details of his own, including a prologue and epilogue that link the story of Æneas with Irish mythology. This book also includes a glossary and notes that make it accessible to modern readers.
Translation of the Sixth Book of Virgil's Eneid
- 100 pages
- 4 hours of reading
This elegant translation of Virgil's 'Eneid' brings the epic poem to life in English, capturing both the grandeur of its vision and the intricacy of its verse. Translated by M.P.W. Boulton, a noted scholar of classical literature, this edition focuses on the sixth book of the 'Eneid, ' which features the climactic scene of Aeneas's journey to the underworld and his reunion with his father's spirit. With comprehensive notes and commentary, this translation is an essential resource for students and lovers of classical literature.
The Eclogues of Vergil
- 190 pages
- 7 hours of reading
The Eclogues (also known as the Bucolics) is a collection of ten pastoral poems written by the Roman poet Virgil in the 1st century BC. The poems are set in the countryside and feature shepherds and other rural characters. They explore themes of love, nature, and the relationship between humans and the divine. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in classical literature and the history of poetry.
The Aeneid of Virgil
- 470 pages
- 17 hours of reading
The Death of Turnus
- 172 pages
- 7 hours of reading
Bucolica et Georgica. With Introd. and Notes by T.E. Page
- 442 pages
- 16 hours of reading
