Aeneas: Virgil's Epic Retold for Younger Readers

by Emily Frenkel, Simon Weller (Illustrator), Emily Frenkel (Editor)

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780862921989
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	06/01/1991
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	192
Product dimensions:	5.85(w) x 8.25(h) x 0.45(d)
Age Range:	9 - 12 Years

About the Author

Emily Frenkel is Head of Classics at Pymble Ladies' College, Sydney, Australia. A past president of the Australian Classical Languages Teachers Association, she has taught for over forty years and has written books for children.

Emily Frenkel is Head of Classics at Pymble Ladies' College, Sydney, Australia. A past president of the Australian Classical Languages Teachers Association, she has taught for over forty years and has written books for children.

Table of Contents

Foreward Prologue — The Judgement of Paris I. Aeneas is Shipwrecked at Carthage II. The Last Hours of Troy III. The Wanderings of the Trojans IV. The Tragedy of Queen Dido V. The Trojans Stop in Sicily VI. Aeneas in the Land of the Dead VII. The Trojans Come to Latium VIII. Aeneas Seeks Help from Evander IX. Turnus Attacks the Trojan Camp X. Aenaes Joins the Battle XI. Turnus is Challenged XII. The Final Duel Epilogue — The Founding of Rome Glossary of Proper Names