Publius Vergilius Maro
This is Volume 1 of J.M. King’s English verse translation of Virgil’s 'Aeneid', one of the most important works in Western literature. The 'Aeneid' tells the story of Aeneas, a Trojan hero who travels to Italy and becomes the ancestor of the Romans. Virgil’s epic poem explores themes of fate, duty, and the founding of civilization, and it has influenced countless writers and artists throughout history. This translation offers readers access to the power and beauty of Virgil’s original work in accessible English verse. The 'Aeneid' remains a cornerstone of classical literature, offering profound insights into the human condition and the enduring legacy of the Roman Empire.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
