The Aeneid by Virgil is one of the greatest epics of classical literature, chronicling the legendary journey of Aeneas from the ruins of Troy to the founding of Rome. This Latin masterpiece, written between 29 and 19 BC, weaves mythology, history, and destiny into a tale of heroism, struggle, and divine intervention. Aeneas, guided by the gods, faces trials across land and sea as he seeks a new homeland, laying the foundations of Roman power.
Translated into English prose by W. F. Jackson Knight, this edition preserves the lyrical beauty and grandeur of Virgil’s original. A must-read for lovers of epic literature, history, and mythology, The Aeneid offers a poetic vision of Rome’s destiny and its place in the world.
