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Virgil (Vergil)

(70 BC-1 BC) Roman writer. Virgil was a poet, famous for the "Aeneid," which is often considered the most influential work of literature produced in ancient Rome.

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Vergilian Society

University of Pennsylvania society offers articles, an annual bibliography, reviews, and poems about the poet Vergil and his era. See guidelines.

Virgil.org

Dedicated to the study of the philosopher and his works. Search Latin texts, join the discussion group, or view the historical maps.

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