Virgil published 1 poetry collection. The best-known is Eclogues.
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Virgil
Start here
Eclogues
Virgil's most-read book.
Poetry in order
Eclogues (1980)
Free to read
All free classicsThe Aeneid
The Aeneid of Virgil
The Æneid of Virgil, Translated into English Verse
The Georgics
The Bucolics and Eclogues
The Æneid of Virgil translated into English prose
The Æneids of Virgil, Done into English Verse
Two Dramatizations from Vergil
Virgil & Lucretius
The Fourth Book of Virgil's Aeneid and the Ninth Book of Voltaire's Henriad
About Virgil
Publius Vergilius Maro, usually called Virgil or Vergil in English, was an ancient Roman poet of the Augustan period. He composed three of the most famous poems in Latin literature: the Eclogues, the Georgics, and the epic Aeneid. Some minor poems, collected in the Appendix Vergiliana, were attributed to him in ancient times, but modern scholars regard these as spurious, with the possible exception of some short pieces.
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Virgil FAQ
- How many books has Virgil written?
- Virgil published 1 poetry collection that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Virgil's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Eclogues.
- What is Virgil's most famous book?
- Eclogues is Virgil's most widely read book.
- Can I read Virgil's books for free?
- Yes. 10 books by Virgil are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.