Publisher's Synopsis
The Works of P. Virgilius Maro is a collection of the complete works of the ancient Roman poet Virgil, published in 1882. Virgil is considered one of the greatest poets of all time and his works have had a profound influence on Western literature. The collection includes his most famous works, such as the epic poem The Aeneid, which tells the story of the Trojan hero Aeneas and his journey to Italy to found the Roman Empire. It also includes his pastoral poems, the Eclogues, and his didactic poem, the Georgics, which focuses on agriculture and rural life. The book is a valuable resource for scholars and students of literature, as well as anyone interested in the history and culture of ancient Rome. The edition is beautifully illustrated with engravings and includes a detailed introduction and notes on each of the works.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.