Aeneas: Virgil's Epic Retold for Young Readers by Emily Frenkel

by Emily Frankel

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 the excitement and adventure, magic and romance, humor and sadness. Emily Frenkel's retelling is fresh and direct.

Genres: Mythology

Paperback Bunko

First published June 1, 1986

Reviews

[Brian Koser]

Picked to read with the girls because I'm about to read The Aeneid.

[Bill Stutzman · Rating 4 out of 5]

As in similar renditions of Homer to novels, this adaptation of Virgil does a fine job for what it is. As a way of teaching younger readers the story, this is a faithful introduction.

[Andrea · Rating 5 out of 5]

A better story than that bloke Virgil wrote

[Amelia · Rating 3 out of 5]

Read for school (AP Latin IV)