The Stories Of The Iliad And The Aeneid

The Stories of the Iliad and the Aeneid is a book by Alfred J. Church that presents a retelling of two of the most famous epic poems in Western literature. The Iliad, attributed to the ancient Greek poet Homer, tells the story of the Trojan War, a conflict between the Greeks and the Trojans that lasted for ten years. The Aeneid, written by the Roman poet Virgil, follows the journey of Aeneas, a Trojan prince who escapes the destruction of his city and travels to Italy, where he founds the city of Rome.Church’s retelling of these two epic poems focuses on the main characters and their struggles, as well as the themes of honor, loyalty, and destiny that are central to both works. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it suitable for readers of all ages and backgrounds. It also includes illustrations and maps to help readers visualize the settings and events of the stories.Overall, The Stories of the Iliad and the Aeneid is a classic work of literature that offers a timeless and engaging introduction to two of the greatest epics of all time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.