The Aeneid for Boys and Girls

by Alfred J. Church

A classical epic in an accessible retelling

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A classical epic in an accessible retelling

Alfred J. Church’s retelling introduces Aeneas through the journey from Troy to Italy: escape from a burning city, travel across the Mediterranean, and conflict over the hand of Lavinia. The account frames his adventures alongside the legendary origins of Rome and points toward Virgil’s epic poem, which the description identifies as a work written to glorify the city. It offers a narrative entry point to that classical material, and sits alongside Church’s retellings of The Iliad and The Odyssey for younger readers.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

Young readers beginning to explore Greek and Roman classical stories
Readers interested in the legend of Aeneas and Rome’s origins
Those seeking an introduction before approaching Virgil’s epic

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Classical mythologyAeneas’s journey from Troy to ItalyLegendary origins of RomeConflict and courtship

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Book overview

This book is a wonderful introduction to the story of Aeneas, legendary ancestor of Romulus, who escapes from the burning city of Troy and wanders the Mediterranean. When he finally settles in Italy his adventure is far from over as he fights for the hand of princess Lavinia.

After becoming familiar with this retelling readers will be better equipped to tackle Virgil's epic poem, written to glorify the imperial city of Rome.

Be sure to look for The Illiad for Boys and Girls and The Odyssey for Boys and Girls by the same author.

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