Achates: Soul of a Hero

By Caroline Lawrence

A short fictional retelling of Virgil's Aeneid from the point of view of a dog.

Perfect for teens or animal-lovers studying Latin and/or Virgil's Aeneid.

Great for lovers of Greek and Roman myths, and the Trojan War Cycle, told from a different perspective.

Virgil's Aeneid is the great masterpiece of Latin literature. Written at the beginning of the Roman Empire, it tells the exciting story of how a Trojan named Aeneas flees his burning city and goes on a quest to find a new homeland with a small fleet full of refugees. The hero Aeneas encounters many monsters and opponents, undergoes many trials and temptations, survives shipwrecks and the whims of the gods. Throughout it all he is accompanied by his loyal sidekick, "faithful Achates"... My idea was this: "What if Achates was not just another Trojan, but a DOG "

"I absolutely love it." Llewelyn Morgan, Oxford

"...magical reality from the sparest of Virgilian hints." Paul Cartledge, Cambridge

"...fast paced, exciting, surprising, poetic and huge fun." Katrina Kelly, The Classical Podcast host

"...many utterly charming moments..." Laura Jenkinson-Brown, author of 'You Are Odysseus'

"A must-read for lovers of mythology, animals, and inventive storytelling." Lottie Luke, @myclassicsportal

"I sing of a dog and a man." Achates, faithful companion of Aeneas

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1068394986
• ISBN13: 9781068394980
• Release Date: May 2025
• Publisher: Roman Mysteries Publishing
• Length: 118 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.3" x 8.0"