Publius Vergilius Maro (October 15, 70 BC – September 21, 19 BC), usually called Virgil or Vergil /ˈvɜrdʒəl/ in English, was an ancient Roman poet of the Augustan period. He is known for three major works of Latin literature, the Eclogues (or Bucolics), the Georgics, and the epic Aeneid. A number of minor poems, collected in the Appendix Vergiliana, are sometimes attributed to him. Virgil is traditionally ranked as one of Rome's greatest poets.
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Articles about Virgil or articles that mention Virgil.
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The gates of hell are open, night and day Smooth the descent, and easy the way. Go to Quote / Comment
In quarrels such as these not ours to intervene. Go to Quote / Comment
Death's brother, Sleep. Go to Quote / Comment
Each man is led by his own liking. Go to Quote / Comment
Oh you who are born of the blood of the gods, Trojan son of Anchises, easy is the descent to Hell the door of dark Dis stands open day and night. But to retrace your steps and come out to the air above, that is work, that is labor Go to Quote / Comment