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Unique Elements Historical Context Detailed 29 BC-19 BC Historical Outline A work of classic Latin Literature, The Aeneid is an epic poem writtenby Virgilbetween 29 and 19 BC. Synopsis The legendary tale of Aeneas, a Trojan who journeyed to Italy and became the Romans' progenitor, is told in the Latin epic poem The Aeneid, which was written by Virgil in the late first century BC (29–19 BC). Written in hexameter dactylic, the first six of the poem's twelve books describe Aeneas' wanderings from Troy to Italy. The poem's second half describes the Trojans' eventually successful fight against the Latins, under whose name Aeneas and his Trojan followers are destined to be consumed. Virgil took the fragmented accounts of Aeneas' wanderings, his hazy connection to the founding of Rome, and a personage of no fixed characteristics other than a scrupulous piety and fashioned this into a compelling founding myth or nationalist epic that simultaneously linked Rome to the Troyan legends, glorified traditional Roman virtues, and legitimised the Julio-Claudian period. Classic Reprints This work of classic literature will make an excellent gift to the epic poetry buff in your life or a fantastic addition to your own classic’s library. At Century Bound, we take every step possible to ensure the original integrity of this book has been upheld to its highest standard. This means that the texts in this work are unedited and unchanged from the original authors publication, preserving its earliest form for your indulgence. Title Details Original 1697 text Classic Literature 5.5 x 8.5 in Matte Cover White Paper