The Aeneid

Auteurs

• Publius Vergilius Maro

Paramètres

• 302 pages
• 11 heures de lecture

• Classiques
• Époque romaine
• Fiction
• Littérature ancienne et antique
• Poésie

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The epic poem narrates the legendary journey of Aeneas, a Trojan hero escaping the fall of Troy to establish a new homeland in Italy, becoming the ancestor of the Romans. Comprising 12 books, the first half details his wanderings and trials, while the latter half focuses on the Trojans' successful conflict against the Latins. Written in dactylic hexameter, it spans 9,896 lines, showcasing themes of destiny, heroism, and the founding of a nation.

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• Année de publication: 2023