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A retelling in easy prose of Virgil's epic poem "The Aeneid," which presents the ancient legend of Aeneas, the symbol of Roman virtue and the heroic founder of Roman supremacy.

The Aeneid for boys and girlsBy Alfred J. Church

Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a hero? In The Aeneid for Boys and Girls by Alfred J. Church, young readers are invited to follow the epic journey of Aeneas, a brave Trojan who faces gods, monsters, and destiny itself. Adapted from Virgil's timeless epic, this retelling... Read Full Overview

Relates in vigorous prose the tale of Aeneas, the legendary ancestor of Romulus, who escaped from the burning city of Troy and wandered the Mediterranean for years before settling in Italy. Patterned after the Iliad and the Odyssey, the Aeneid was composed as an epic poem...

A retelling in easy prose of Virgil's epic poem "The Aeneid," which presents the ancient legend of Aeneas, the symbol of Roman virtue and the heroic founder of Roman supremacy.

Follow Aeneid as he flees a burning Troy with his family and sets out on a dangerous journey to found what will one day become The Roman Empire. Thrill with him as he gets caught up in conflicts between the gods, all the while striving to complete his own grand destiny. Virgil... Read Full Overview

The Aeneid for Boys and Girls by Alfred J. Church. This story recounts the fascinating tale of Aeneas, the legendary ancestor of Romulus, who escaped from the burning city of Troy and wandered the Mediterranean for years before settling in Italy. His adventures onece arriving... Read Full Overview

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