Books & the Arts / From Elon Musk to Jordan Peterson, a certain strand of conservatism has recruited the poetry of Homer and ...

Best known for his epic poem, “The Aeneid”, Virgil (70 – 19 BC) was regarded by Romans as a national treasure. His work reflects the relief he felt as civil war ended and the rule of ...

They develop an enduring sense of trust and care between one another throughout the poem. But when they reach heaven, Virgil is barred from entering with Dante. After all that, they must say goodbye.