The Aeneid is an epic poem written by the Roman poet Virgil, who is often referred to as the greatest of all Roman poets. Virgil wrote the Aeneid between 29 and 19 BC and it is considered one of the most important works of Latin literature. The Aeneid tells the story of Aeneas, a Trojan hero who escaped the destruction of Troy and eventually founded the city of Rome. Virgil's work has been highly influential in Western literature and culture for centuries.