Virgil

‘The Tears of Things’: Suffering for a Reason

Virgil's epic poem 'Aeneid' suggests that from tragedy, a new, significant future may emerge.

March 31, 2024BY Walker Larson
Former WWE Star ‘Virgil’ Dead at the Age of 61

Former WWE star Michael Jones, widely recognized by his wrestling moniker Virgil, passed away at the age of ...

February 29, 2024BY Jessamyn Dodd
The Gift of Work

In his 'Georgics,' the ancient Roman poem by Virgil shows that although humankind's work can be backbreaking, it's ...

February 19, 2024BY Paul Prezzia
Book Review: ‘How to Be a Farmer: An Ancient Guide to Life on the Land’

Princeton University Press continues with its rather large selection of introductions, or reintroductions, to classic literature in its ...

September 22, 2022BY Dustin Bass
Guide to the Classics: Virgil’s ‘Aeneid’

The "Aeneid" by the Roman poet Virgil is an epic poem in 12 books that tells the story ...

October 22, 2018BY Chris Mackie