The Aeneid

The Aeneid by Publius Vergilius Maro is one of the great epic poems of classical Latin literature. It tells the story of Aeneas, a Trojan hero who escapes the destruction of Troy and undertakes a long and difficult journey toward Italy, where he is destined to become an ancestor of the Roman people. Along the way, Aeneas faces storms, battles, loss, and divine intervention, while his fate repeatedly conflicts with his personal desires. Blending mythology, history, heroism, and tragedy, Virgil explores duty, sacrifice, destiny, and the foundations of Rome. The poem has had a profound and lasting influence on Western literature.