Virgil (70-19 B.C) - The most famous Roman poet, his works were thought to
be classics of Latin literature even during his lifetime. Virgil gives a
living voice to the glory and history of ancient Rome and all of Italy.
Aeneid (29-19 B.C.) - Virgil's last and best-known work is a twelve-book
Epic poem that glorifies Rome and tells of the destiny of the Roman people.
The story is built around the legend of the wanderings of Aeneas but is more
concerned with the exaltation of Rome than with his life and adventures.
