| Sumario: | The article from the Illinois Classical Studies journal explores the potential influence of Cicero on Virgil's Aeneid, focusing on ideological and cultural connections between the two authors. It discusses the narrative core of the Aeneid and its parallels with Cicero's De Re Publica, highlighting themes of hospitality, divine will, and political dimensions. The text delves into the nuanced relationship between the characters in both works, emphasizing the ethical and philosophical dimensions of their interactions. The article draws on Cicero's concepts of hospitality and the law of nations to illuminate Virgil's portrayal of Aeneas as a guest and a stranger, shedding light on the cultural and ideological evolution between the two authors.
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