Contents The Aeneid is the third of Virgil's major works, and generally regarded as his masterpiece, and a cornerstone of Latin literature. The epic poem tells the story of the journey of Aeneas, from Troy to Italy, where he ultimately founded Rome. Virgil's work took the existing, fragmentary character of Aeneas and fashioned a compelling foundation myth for the Romans, tying them to the mythical city of Troy.The 'Aeneid' contains twelve books, which can...