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

This biography of Virgil, author of the famous Roman epic The Aeneid, is complemented by selected quotes from his works and a detailed bibliography.

This is the full text of the Latin epic poem Aeneid by Virgil that tells the legendary story of Aeneas, a Trojan who traveled to Italy, where he became the ancestor of the Romans.

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

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.

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.

Part of an online course supplement, this is an interesting introductory site for a study of Ancient Rome. Links are provided to various essays on and from ancient Rome. Most useful information is found by using the links in the lower...

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...

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

This site has basic dictionary entries on some of the legendary heroes and heroines of Ancient Rome. Most are characters from The Aeneid.

This article surveys the life and epic poetry of Vergil.

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

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.

Middlebury College provides unique and useful essays on a variety of Latin authors in ancient Roman literature.

Comprehensive site delves into the reading and study of Vergil's master work, "The Aeneid". Begins with discussions about the genre of epic and the historical events that influenced Vergil's work. Finally, the author gives a multitude of...

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

In makin Aeneas burn incense, Virgil follows the custom of his own time rather than historical verity. - Anthon, 1891