Stories From Virgil

Stories from Virgil

by Alfred John Church

**Stories from Virgil** by Alfred John Church is a collection of 26 stories from the original Greek version of Virgil's Aeneid. The stories are retold in a clear and engaging style, making them accessible to readers of all ages. Church included well-known stories, such as "The Horse of Wood" and "The Love and Death of Dido," as well as many others perhaps less well-known, such as "King Evander" and "The Funeral Games of Anchises."

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Adventure Mythology

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Ancient Rome Greek Mythology Epic Poetry Aeneid Gods and goddesses Heroes and monsters Love and loss War and peace Fate and destiny Magic and the supernatural

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