The Aeneid (English Edition)

Book Description:

The Aeneid by Virgil is the epic tale of Aeneas, a Trojan hero destined to found the Roman people. Commissioned by Emperor Augustus, the poem weaves mythology, history, and imperial destiny into a grand narrative that rivals Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey.

After fleeing the fallen city of Troy, Aeneas journeys across stormy seas, faces divine trials, and endures personal loss — including a tragic love affair with Queen Dido of Carthage — before reaching the shores of Italy. There, he must battle to claim his fate and fulfill the gods’ prophecy.

With its majestic verse and patriotic fervor, The Aeneid is a cornerstone of Latin literature and a timeless story of duty, sacrifice, and the founding of a civilization.