Many know the story of Aeneas, his exile, and his journey to found a great kingdom, but how did Vergil’s personal experiences influence his famous poetry?
The Romans are traditionally known for their dominance and ruthless conquests. However, what about the people they conquered?
Carthage was one of Rome’s most hated enemies, yet the city dominates the first 4 books of the Aeneid. What are the effects of Vergil’s portrayal of the Carthaginians?
Every culture across the globe has a myth or legend about their foundation, particularly those from classical eras.
Vergil refers to the myths of Saturn and Hercules in book 8. Why did he alter their traditional stories and how do they portray migration?
“Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free… I lift my lamp beside the golden door!”
Vergil sends Aeneas on a fantastic journey between imaginary homelands: a Troy that no longer stands, a Rome that does not yet exist. Who was Aeneas: exile or immigrant, refugee or colonizer?
Monthly Archives: September 2014