The Æneid of Virgil translated into English prose

Virgil’s epic follows the Trojan hero Aeneas as he flees the burning ruins of Troy, bound by destiny to find a new homeland across the Mediterranean. Along his perilous voyage he confronts storms, hostile kings, and the restless spirits of the dead, all while carrying the weight of a divine promise to found a great city. The prose translation preserves the grandeur of the original poetry, making the mythic battles and tender moments alike vivid and accessible to modern ears.

Listeners will hear Aeneas’s struggle between personal longing and duty, his fleeting love for the queen Dido, and the counsel of the gods that steer his path toward Italy. The early books set the stage for the cultural and moral foundations that would shape Rome’s future, offering reflections on leadership, sacrifice, and the cost of destiny. The clear, measured narration invites both newcomers and seasoned classicists to experience the timeless allure of this foundational saga.