The Aeneid by Virgil | Complete Audiobook with Text

The Aeneid is the great epic poem of Ancient Rome, composed by the poet Virgil in the 1st century BCE. Telling the legendary story of Aeneas, a Trojan hero destined to found Rome, this work stands alongside Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey as one of the greatest achievements in classical literature. This audiobook presents the full text in John Dryden’s influential English translation.

📖 About The Aeneid
Written between 29 and 19 BCE, The Aeneid weaves together myth, history, and Roman ideals. It follows Aeneas as he escapes the fall of Troy, journeys across the Mediterranean, faces trials and divine interventions, and ultimately reaches Italy, where his descendants will establish the foundations of Rome. The epic is both a heroic tale and a political vision — glorifying Rome’s destiny while reflecting on themes of duty, fate, love, and sacrifice.

👤 About Virgil
Virgil (70–19 BCE) was Rome’s greatest poet, celebrated for his mastery of Latin verse and his deep influence on Western literature. His works — including the Eclogues, the Georgics, and The Aeneid — shaped European thought for centuries, inspiring authors from Dante to Milton. The Aeneid, his final and most famous work, became Rome’s national epic and a cornerstone of classical education.

🎙️ About the Translation & Narration
This audiobook uses John Dryden’s 1697 English translation, known for its poetic style and literary power, which helped introduce Virgil’s masterpiece to English readers. The narration is generated with advanced AI voice technology as part of the Reelbooks project, making this enduring classic more accessible than ever.

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⏱️ Timestamps
0:00:00 – The Aeneid by Virgil
0:00:12 - Book I: The Coming of Aeneas to Carthage
0:57:21 - Book II: The Story of the Sack of Troy
1:54:52 - Book III: The Story of the Seven Years' Wandering
2:43:55 - Book IV: The Love of Dido, and Her End
3:36:32 - Book V: The Games of the Fleet
4:35:42 - Book VI: The Vision of the Under World
5:40:50 - Book VII: The Landing in Latium, and the Roll of the Armies of Italy
6:38:02 - Book VIII: The Embassage to Evander
7:29:02 - Book IX: The Siege of the Trojan Camp
8:26:46 - Book X: The Battle on the Beach
9:35:11 - Book XI: The Council of the Latins, and the Life and Death of Camilla
10:42:40 - Book XII: The Slaying of Turnus
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📌 Additional Information

Reelbooks is committed to sharing timeless classics in accessible audiobook form using AI narration. The Aeneid is more than a mythological tale — it is a story of endurance, divine will, and the birth of a civilization.

For students, lovers of literature, and anyone interested in ancient history, this audiobook offers a gateway to understanding Rome’s cultural foundation and Virgil’s poetic genius.

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