Virgil's The Aeneid—Rome's national epic tracing Aeneas' legendary journey from Troy's ruins to Rome's foundations. A tale of exile, war, destiny, and the costs of empire. Translated by John Dryden, narrated by Mark Cassidy.

📖 About the Work

Commissioned by Augustus Caesar, The Aeneid is Rome's foundational epic—chronicling Aeneas' fated journey as he flees Troy, endures trials and storms, and lays the spiritual foundation for Rome. Structured in 12 books, the poem blends myth, prophecy, and history with poetic grandeur and deep emotional resonance. With its themes of duty, sacrifice, and imperial destiny, Virgil's masterpiece has shaped Western literature for two millennia.

✍️ About Virgil

Publius Vergilius Maro (70–19 BCE), known as Virgil, was Rome's greatest poet. A master of epic, pastoral, and didactic verse who wrote during Augustus' reign, his Aeneid glorified Rome's imperial destiny while reflecting on the costs of war and leadership. His influence on Western literature is immeasurable, inspiring authors from Dante to T.S. Eliot.

🎙️ Narration & Translation

Mark Cassidy brings clarity and gravitas to John Dryden's heroic couplet translation (1631–1700), which preserves the majesty and flow of Virgil's Latin while making it accessible for modern readers. Full on-screen subtitles with no background music—perfect for students, scholars, and literary explorers.

📚 Timestamps

• 00:00 – The Aeneid by Virgil
• 00:13 – Book I
• 53:56 – Book II
• 1:48:41 – Book III
• 2:34:29 – Book IV
• 3:23:36 – Book V
• 4:18:33 – Book VI
• 5:19:47 – Book VII
• 6:14:12 – Book VIII
• 7:03:11 – Book IX
• 7:58:36 – Book X
• 9:04:57 – Book XI
• 10:11:05 – Book XII

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