Church, Alfred John 1829-1912

Overview

Works:	328 works in 1,885 publications in 4 languages and 21,094 library holdings
Genres:	Poetry History Juvenile works Legends Epic poetry, Latin Fiction Epic poetry Criticism, interpretation, etc Paraphrases Parodies, imitations, etc
Roles:	Author, Translator, Editor, Other, tra, Adapter
Classifications:	PA6807.A5, 873.01

Publication Timeline

Most widely held works about Alfred John Church

Memories of men and books by Alfred John Church( Book )
The Iliad for boys and girls by Alfred John Church( Book )
The Aeneid by Virgil( Book )
In memory of Alfred John Church (Born 29 January, 1829 ; died 27 April, 1912)( Book )
Stories from Virgil by Alfred John Church( )

Most widely held works by Alfred John Church

The annals ; and the histories by Cornelius Tacitus( Book )

52 editions published between 1952 and 2010 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,501 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

"In AD 68 Nero's suicide marked the end of the first dynasty of imperial Rome. The following year was one of drama and danger. In the surviving books of his Histories the barrister-historian Tacitus, writing some thirty years after the events he describes, gives a detailed account of the 'long but single year' when four emperors emerged in succession: Galba, the martinet; Otho, conspirator and dandy; Vitellius, the unambitious hedonist; and the ultimate victor, Vespasian, who established the Flavian dynasty. With great vividness and emotional power, Tacitus' gripping narrative lays bare corruption, injustice and folly, and sheds lasting light on the nature of power. This revised version of Kenneth Wellesley's translation has sensitively updated it to render it more accessible to the modern reader. This edition contains a new introduction by Rhiannon Ash discussing Tacitus' life and his contemporary audience, a note on the text, further reading, a glossary of place and peoples, expanded notes and a chronology"--Page 4 of cover

The complete works of Tacitus : the annals ; The history ; The life of Cnaeus Julius Agricola ; Germany and its tribes ; A dialogue on oratory by Cornelius Tacitus( Book )

15 editions published between 1928 and 2008 in English and held by 1,872 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

The complete writings of the great 3rd century Roman historian Tacitus

The Iliad and the Odyssey of Homer by Alfred John Church( Book )

8 editions published between 1930 and 1967 in English and held by 762 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

A retelling of Homer's account of the Trojan War, and of the story of Odysseus' adventures on his homeward voyage

The Aeneid for boys and girls by Alfred John Church( Book )

16 editions published between 1908 and 2013 in English and held by 645 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

A retelling in easy prose of Virgil's epic poem "The Aeneid" which presents the ancient legend of Aeneas, the symbol of Roman virtue and the heroic founder of Roman supremacy

Roman life in the days of Cicero : sketches drawn from his letters and speeches by Alfred John Church( Book )

50 editions published between 1883 and 2004 in English and held by 529 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

The Odyssey of Homer by Alfred John Church( Book )

8 editions published between 1951 and 1961 in English and held by 527 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Narrates the ten years' adventures of Ulysses during his return journey from Troy to his own kingdom, the island of Ithaca, after the fall of Troy

The Iliad of Homer by Alfred John Church( Book )

10 editions published between 1907 and 1982 in English and Spanish and held by 520 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

War between Troy and Greece begins when Paris carries off the fair Helen

Roman life in the days of Cicero by Alfred John Church( Book )

21 editions published between 1883 and 2014 in English and held by 412 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Cicero, a Roman philosopher, orator, and politician, exerted an enormous influence on the development of Western culture, not only in his own time, but also in subsequent eras. Indeed, the rediscovery of a cache of his letters is often credited as being one of the driving forces behind the Renaissance. In this book, author Alfred John Church provides a detailed account of daily life in Cicero's era, offering numerous insights and anecdotes about Cicero himself along the way

The Aeneid for boys and girls told from Virgil in simple language by Alfred John Church( Book )

22 editions published between 1908 and 2006 in English and held by 340 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

A prose version of the Aeneid, telling the story of the wanderings of King Aeneas on his journey from Troy

The Odyssey for boys and girls by Alfred John Church( Book )

28 editions published between 1906 and 2016 in English and held by 290 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

A clear, easy-to-read version of Ulysees' wandering

Carthage; or, The Empire of Africa by Alfred John Church( Book )

55 editions published between 1886 and 2014 in 3 languages and held by 286 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Stories from Homer by Alfred John Church( Book )

50 editions published between 1878 and 2010 in English and held by 279 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Includes stories from Homer's Iliad and Odyssey

The story of Carthage by Alfred John Church( Book )

32 editions published between 1886 and 2012 in English and held by 261 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Stories from Virgil by Alfred John Church( Book )

52 editions published between 1878 and 2012 in English and held by 243 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Early Britain by Alfred John Church( Book )

41 editions published between 1888 and 2012 in English and Undetermined and held by 206 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Part of the distinguished Story of the Nations Series," Early Britain is a vivid account of the very beginning of English history. Opening with the earliest days of the nation, the book examines the most significant moments in English history up to the Norman Conquest, skillfully elucidating the impact of battles, individuals, and political events

Stories from the Greek tragedians by Alfred John Church( Book )

30 editions published between 1879 and 2015 in English and Chinese and held by 198 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Thirteen classic fables from Ancient Greece, including the Story of Electra, The Bow of Hercules and The Death of Agamemnon

The story of the Odyssey by Alfred John Church( Book )

46 editions published between 1891 and 2015 in English and held by 189 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Homer's epic poem The Odyssey is one of the greatest and most influential literary works ever produced. However, its complex language and dense web of allusions and metaphors can be difficult for some readers to untangle. In The Story of the Odyssey, author Alfred John Church presents a more straightforward rendering of the events related in Homer's version. It's a great introduction to the poem for younger readers or those just starting to get acquainted with ancient Greek literature

Stories from Livy by Alfred John Church( Book )

31 editions published between 1883 and 2012 in English and held by 165 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Sixteen Roman history tales for children adapted from the History of Rome by Titus Livius Patavinus

The Iliad for boys and girls by Alfred John Church( Book )

10 editions published between 1907 and 2012 in English and held by 161 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Vigorous retelling of Homer's Iliad, relating the incidents of the great siege of Troy, from the quarrel of the chiefs to the ransoming of Hector's body. Suitable for ages 8 and up

Stories of the Old world by Alfred John Church( Book )

27 editions published between 1884 and 2014 in English and held by 91 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

A retelling of the stories of Homer and Vergil