Who was one of the top Roman poets?
Virgil
What was his full name?
Publius Vergilius Maro
When was he born?
October 15, 70 BC
Is he still living?
No
When did he die?
September 21, 19 BC
What was his nationality?
Roman
Did he have any important works?
Yes
How many?
three
What language were they in?
Latin
Which one was known by 2 names?
the Eclogues (or Bucolics)
Did he write any lesser poetry?
Yes
What were they collected in?
Appendix Vergiliana
Did he inspire any Western works?
Yes
What was one example?
Dante's Divine Comedy
How is he portrayed in it?
Dante's guide
Where did he lead him?
through hell and purgatory.