Story of Aeneas

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Story of Aeneas

by Michael Clarke

EN·~3 hours·1 chapter

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1 total

Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Charles Franks

3:51:14

Description

Set in the aftermath of Troy’s destruction, this retelling follows the pious warrior Aeneas as he struggles to honor his fallen city while obeying the will of the gods. Guided by prophetic visions and a sense of duty, he gathers a band of survivors and sets sail across an uncertain Mediterranean. Early on, a fierce storm tests his leadership, and the fleet is driven toward the mysterious shores of Carthage, where a powerful queen awaits.

There the narrative unfolds with striking encounters—political intrigue, cultural clashes, and the pull of destiny that hints at a future empire. The storytelling balances lyrical description of exotic locales with the raw emotions of a people in exile, making the ancient world feel immediate and vivid. Listeners will be drawn into Aeneas’s inner conflict between personal longing and the monumental purpose that seems to shape every step of his journey.

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Language

en

Duration

~3 hours (221K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2004-07-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Michael Clarke

Michael Clarke

d. 1916

Known for lively retellings of classical legend, this late-19th-century writer helped make stories from Homer and Virgil accessible to younger readers. His best-known books include adaptations of the tales of Troy and Aeneas.

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