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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Look with favour upon a bold beginning. Go to Quote / Comment
Impotent fury rages powerless and to no purpose. Go to Quote / Comment
As a twig is bent the tree inclines. Go to Quote / Comment
Harsh necessity, and the newness of my kingdom, force me to do such things and to guard my frontiers everywhere. Go to Quote / Comment
Lat., Now I know what love is. Go to Quote / Comment