Ancient Roman Literature and Virgil's Major Works - A comprehensive exploration of Virgil's life, literary contributions, and his three masterpieces: the Bucolics, Georgics, and Aeneid.
• Virgil's life spans from 70 BCE to 19 BCE, with education in Rome, Naples, and other major centers
• His major works include the Bucoliche (pastoral poetry), Georgiche (agricultural didactic poem), and the Eneide (epic narrative)
• Literary innovation includes blending Greek traditions with Roman themes
• Strong connections to the Circle of Maecenas and Emperor Augustus
• Significant influence on Roman literature and subsequent Western literary tradition
