Virgil

Virgil, born Publius Vergilius Maro in 70 BCE in the Italian countryside, is one of the most celebrated poets of ancient Rome. His most famous works, the "Aeneid," "Georgics," and "Eclogues," blend rich storytelling with profound philosophical insights, drawing on themes of heroism, nature, and the human experience. Virgil's writing not only reflects the culture of his time but also seeks to resonate with universal truths, making his poetry timeless and relevant even today. His influence can be seen across centuries, inspiring countless writers and artists in the Western tradition.

As you delve into Virgil's works, you will encounter a world where myth and reality intertwine beautifully. From the epic journey of Aeneas in the "Aeneid" to the pastoral beauty of the "Eclogues," each piece invites you to reflect on life's complexities and the pursuit of virtue. Whether you're a seasoned reader or just starting your literary journey, exploring Virgil's poetry will surely enrich your understanding of the human condition. Enjoy your adventure through his timeless words in the app!

La Eneida

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Eneas, príncipe de Dardania, huye de Troya tras haber sido quemada ésta por el ejército aqueo, llevándose a su p…

The Aeneid

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Virgil



The Aeneid is a Latin epic written by Virgil in the 1st century BC that tells the legendary story of Aeneas, a Trojan who traveled to Italy,…

The Aeneid, prose translation

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Virgil



The Aeneid is the most famous Latin epic poem, written by Virgil in the 1st century BC. The story revolves around the legendary hero Aeneas,…

The Aeneid of Virgil (Version 2)

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Virgil



The Aeneid is a Latin epic written by Virgil in the 1st century BC that tells the legendary story of Aeneas, a Trojan who traveled to Italy,…

The Eclogues

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This book of poems, written between 42 en 39 BC, was a bestseller in ancient Rome, and still holds a fascination today. Held to be divinely …

Georgica

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Virgil



Vergil's Georgica is the culmination of a long tradition in antiquity of poems about agriculture, beginning with Hesiod in the eighth c. BC.…

Aeneidis Libri XII

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Virgil



Aeneas flees the destruction of Troy, abandons Dido, queen of the Carthaginians, and wends his way to Latium in Italy, where slaying Turnus,…

Eclogae (dramatic reading)

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Virgil



This book of poems, written between 42 en 39 BC, was a bestseller in ancient Rome, and still holds a fascination today. Held to be divinely …

Georgics

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Virgil's Georgics are the second of the three major poetic works ascribed to the poet. It was published probably around 29 BC and, as the na…

The Georgics: A Poem of the Land

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Virgil



A poem by the Latin poet Virgil, the second of his three known works. "Georgic" means "to work the land," and on such ma…