Considered one of the greatest works of world literature, The Aeneid is an epic poem that tells the story of Aeneas, a Trojan hero who sets out on a journey to find a new home in Italy. Written by the ancient Roman poet Virgil, this classic work has influenced literature and culture for centuries. This edition features the original Latin text alongside an English translation, making it accessible to readers of all backgrounds. 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 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. 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.