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The Aeneid (/ ɪ ˈ n iː ɪ d / ih-NEE-id; Latin: Aenē̆is [ae̯ˈneːɪs] or [ˈae̯neɪs]) is a Latin epic poem that tells the legendary story of Aeneas, a Trojan who fled the fall of Troy and travelled to Italy, where he became the ancestor of the Romans.
May 31, 2024 · Aeneid, Latin epic poem written from about 30 to 19 bce by the Roman poet Virgil. Composed in hexameters, about 60 lines of which were left unfinished at his death, the Aeneid incorporates the various legends of Aeneas and makes him the founder of Roman greatness.
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Learn about Virgil's epic poem that glorifies Rome's origins and legitimizes its rule. Find summaries, analysis, quotes, and study tools for The Aeneid.
By Virgil. Written 19 B.C.E. Translated by John Dryden. The Aeneid has been divided into the following sections: Download: A 606k text-only version is available for download . The Aeneid by Virgil, part of the Internet Classics Archive.
Aug 17, 2014 · The Aeneid, written by the Roman poet Virgil (70-19 BCE), is a twelve-book-long epic poem that describes the early mythology of the founding of Rome. The eponymous hero Aeneas, a Trojan prince and son of Venus, faces trials and tribulations as he escapes Troy as it burns and sails the Mediterranean searching for a new home.
- William F. Cole
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