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Historical person

Virgil

71 BCE–20 BCE

Virgil was a Roman poet of the Augustan age and author of the Aeneid. His epic links the fall of Troy to the legendary origins of Rome while reflecting on civil war, sacrifice and the human costs of imperial destiny.

Historical context

Historical periods linked to Virgil

Augustan Age 27 BCE–14 CE Augustan Poetry and Roman Mythmaking 40 BCE–17 CE Reign of Augustus 27 BCE–14 CE Trojan War Trojan War Epic Tradition Mythic Bronze Age tradition

Standalone books

Standalone books featuring Virgil (1 book)