The Aeneid cover

The Aeneid

Virgil, David West (translator)

Book 4 of The Aeneid
About this book

The Aeneid is an epic poem that follows the journey of Aeneas, a Trojan hero who escapes the fall of Troy to found a new civilization in Italy. Through his trials and tribulations, the poem explores themes of fate, sacrifice, and the foundation of a great nation. It is a foundational text of Western literature that continues to influence culture and thought.

Themes
Epic & AdventurousPhilosophy & Big IdeasThought-ProvokingDark & BroodingThe burden of destiny and dutyThe cost of empire and legacyThe struggle between personal desire and public responsibilityThe power of myth and tradition in shaping identity
The Aeneid
Readers also loved
A reading companion

Want books that hit like
The Aeneid?

Spine learns your taste and hands you books you'd never have found on your own. Each one comes with a reason.

You're on the list.
Want to try it now? Ask for a shelf →