Aeneas: Virgil's Epic Retold for Younger Readers

By Emily Frankel and Virgil

Book Overview

Two thousand years ago the Roman poet Virgil related the adventures of a hero called Aeneas. He was a man who escaped from the burning ruins of Troy and, 'driven by Fate', led his people to a new home in a distant land.

The story of Aeneas and the founding of Rome has excitement and adventure, magic and romance, humour and sadness. Emily Frenkel's retelling is fresh and direct. Simon Weller's illustrations are fabulous.

Enter the ancient world of Aeneas. You will never want to leave.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0862921988
• ISBN13: 9780862921989
• Release Date: June 1991
• Publisher: Bristol Classical Press
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 8.3"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7

Customer Reviews

A Classic in "User-Friendly" Language

I found this book to be a faithful rendition of the Aeneid in language which was readily understood and enjoyed by young readers of today. It really brought to life the classic story of Aeneas' journey. I was thoroughly pleased with this engaging version of a classical epic, and would not hesitate to use it with my students.