The
Aeneid
Virgil
A digital reading edition of Virgil’s epic
This site is designed for sustained reading, student study, and comparative translation work. Start with Mackail’s clear English text, switch to Dryden’s poetic voice, and explore the Latin with line references that span the whole book.
What You’ll Find Here
Multiple Translations
Read The Aeneid in the original Latin alongside two English translations:
J. W. Mackail’s clear, faithful prose and John Dryden’s poetic rendering.
Line-Numbered Text
Latin and verse translations include line numbering across each book, making it easy to navigate long passages and cite specific lines.
Designed for Reading
A clean, distraction-free layout built for sustained reading, with tools that support students, teachers, and homeschoolers.
How to Read the Aeneid
1. Start with Book I
Read straight through from Book I to Book XII, using the navigation at the end of each book to continue.
2. Switch Translations as You Read
Use the tabs at the top of each book to move between Latin, Mackail, and Dryden without losing your place.
3. Use Line Numbers for Reference
Line numbers appear at regular intervals to help you locate, cite, and discuss specific passages.
Read Virgil’s Aeneid online in a clean, carefully designed digital edition created for readers and students of the classics. This site offers the complete epic poem in the original Latin alongside two public-domain English translations: J. W. Mackail’s clear, scholarly prose and John Dryden’s poetic verse. With line-numbered text, easy translation switching, and a distraction-free reading experience, this free resource is designed for sustained reading, study, and teaching. Whether you are encountering The Aeneid for the first time or returning to it for close study, you can read Virgil’s Aeneid online here at no cost.