The Aeneid

The Aeneid is the great Roman epic: the story of Aeneas, a Trojan prince who survives the fall of Troy and journeys west to found the line that will one day produce Rome. Written by Virgil in the first century BCE and translated here by John Dryden in rhymed couplets, it combines adventure, prophecy, love, and war into a poem that has shaped Western literature for two thousand years.

This edition presents the complete text of Dryden's translation in twelve books. It includes a new introduction for first-time readers, a guide to the principal characters, a summary of the story, a list of themes, a glossary of old and unusual words, and questions for discussion. Whether you are a student, a book club member, or a general reader, these materials will help you enjoy Virgil's masterpiece in one of its most readable English versions.