Introducing Virgil’s Aeneid

Learning outcomes

After studying this course you should have:

  • gained a deeper understanding of ‘epic poetry’ in the ancient world
  • explored the Aeneid’s central themes, in particular Roman values
  • read in detail some passages of the Aeneid and investigated how Virgil uses language to enhance the impact of the poem
  • considered some issues involved in reading poetry which was originally written in a different language.