This site gives access to texts by Virgil in English. The translations given are NOT exact, but are poetic interpretations of the original Latin.

Biography of Roman poet Virgil, with information on important works including his most famous work entitled the Aeneid. Archived.

In 19 BC, the Roman poet Virgil suffered heatstroke and died on his journey back to Italy. On his deathbed, unsatisfied with the final edit of his poem, "Aeneid," he asked his friends to burn it. But they refused, and soon after Virgil's...

The English, e-text of Virgil's "Aeneid" can be found on this page, translated by John Dryden and written in rhyming couplets. It is divided into 12 books with links to each book.

This site is devoted entirely to the study and appreciation of Virgil and his work. A great place to start a study.

Brief description of Virgil's life and the writing of the Aeneid.

Classics pages offers a summary and examples of Latin poetry by Virgil, like the Georgics, the Aeneid, and more.

A brief outline of the Gemini 3 mission. Links to other NASA websites are available.

A detailed biography of the ancient Roman writer Virgil complemented by selected quotes from his works. Also provides a bibliography.

This site is devoted entirely to the study and appreciation of the Roman poet Virgil and his work.

Mosaic of Virgil writing the "Aeneid" alongside muses Clio and Melpomene.

An image of Narcisse Virgile Diaz de la Pena.

An image of Virgil (Gus) Grissom.

An image of Virgil (Gus) Grissom.

An image of Virgil (Gus) Grissom.

An image of Virgil (Gus) Grissom.

An image of Virgil (Gus) Grissom.

When NASA's first fatal spacecraft accident occurred 50 years ago, it happened not in deep space but right on the launch pad. The three men set to blast off on Apollo 1 -- rookie astronaut Roger Chaffee and veterans Virgil "Gus" Grissom...

On April 9, 1959, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) introduces America's first astronauts to the press. Learn more about Scott Carpenter, L. Gordon Cooper Jr., John H. Glenn Jr., Virgil (Gus) Grissom, Walter...

Classics pages offers a summary and examples of Latin poetry by Virgil, like the Georgics, the Aeneid, and more.

Explores the relationship between the Augustan period of Roman literature, its most famous poet, and his greatest work. Provides good background to the life of Vergil and the genre of epic poetry.

An image of "Virgil: Works", created by Guglielmo Giraldi in 1480 (Manuscript).

An image of "Virgil: Works", created by Guglielmo Giraldi in 1480 (Manuscript).

An image of "Virgil Suspended in a Basket", created by Lucas Van Leyden in 1525 (Engraving, 245 x 189 mm).