author
Michael Clarke
d. 1916
Known for retelling classical legends for younger readers, this late 19th- and early 20th-century writer helped bring stories from Troy, Ulysses, and Aeneas into the classroom. His books are straightforward, vivid adaptations that turn ancient material into readable adventure.
2 Audiobooks
Story of Aeneas
by Michael Clarke
The Story of Troy
by Michael Clarke, Homer
About the author
Michael Clarke was an author and adapter associated with the Eclectic School Readings series. Sources available during this search identify him as a writer born around 1844 and deceased in 1916, and describe his work as adaptations of ancient writings for students and general readers.
He is best known for books such as The Story of Troy, Story of Ulysses, and Story of Aeneas. These retellings present Greek and Roman legend in a clear, accessible style, making long-standing classical stories easier for younger audiences to follow.
Reliable biographical detail beyond his dates and the nature of his work was limited in the sources I could confirm here, so this overview stays close to what could be checked. Even so, his surviving books suggest a writer with a gift for selecting the drama, movement, and human feeling in old myths and presenting them in an inviting way.