Stories from Virgil - John Church, Alfred
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Stories from Virgil, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.

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Stories from Virgil, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.
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Alfred John Church (1829–1912) was an illustrious English classical scholar and writer, renowned for his accessible translations of Latin classics which aimed to enthrall the young Victorian readers. His erudite yet engaging approach facilitated a new appreciation of ancient literature. Church's pedagogical contributions extend notably through his 'Stories from Virgil,' an adaptation of Virgil's 'Aeneid' for a younger audience. In this work, Church retained the epic's magnificence while ensuring its narrative and moral lessons became reachable for students. His literary style was characterized by a narrative fluency that infused life into classical myths and legends, allowing them to resonate with contemporary readers. Church's scholarly endeavors were complemented by a prolific writing career that included not only translations and retellings of classical tales but also original historical novels such as 'The Count of the Saxon Shore.' His ability to straddle the worlds of academia and popular literature set him apart as both a respected academic and a beloved author whose works contributed significantly to the popularization of classical education in the English-speaking world.