"The Aeneid" is considered by some to be one of the most important epic poems of all time. The story is as much one of the great epic hero, Aeneas, as it is of the foundation of the Roman Empire. Aeneas, a Trojan Prince who escapes after the fall of troy, travels to Italy to lay the foundations for what would become the great Roman Empire. Virgils "Aeneid" is a story of great adventure, war, love, and of the exploits of an epic hero. In the work Virgil...

An account of the historical setting and significance of Virgil's epic poem and discusses celebrated episodes, its status, and influence on later artists.

Includes a brief biography of the author, thematic and structural analysis of the work, critical views, and an index of themes and ideas.