The Fragments of Gnaeus Naevius Illustrated

Gnaeus Naevius

Summary

The oldest native dramatist of Latin literature and the first Roman epic poet, Gnaeus Naevius flourished in the third century BC. He produced notable comedies, inspired by Greek models but adapted in an original manner, as well as tragedies and an epic poem. Though his works only survive today in fragments, they reveal a vivid and rapid narrative, mastered by the flow of Saturnian verse. His pioneering works would change the course of Latin literature, influencing Ennius’ ‘Annales’ and Virgil’s ‘Aeneid’. Delphi’s Ancient Classics series provides eReaders with the wisdom of the Classical world, with both English translations and the original Latin texts.  This eBook presents Naevius’ fragments, with illustrations, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1)

 
* Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Naevius’ life and works* Features the fragments of Naevius, in both English translation and the original Latin* Concise introduction to the poet* Features E. H. Warmington’s translation, previously appearing in the Loeb Classical Library* Excellent formatting of the texts* Easily locate the fragments you want to read with individual contents tables* Two bonus biographies

 
CONTENTS:

 
The TranslationsThe Fragments of Naevius

 
The Latin TextsList of Latin Texts

 
The BiographiesGnaeus Naevius (1911)Life of Naevius (1936) by E. H. Warmington

Available since: 09/02/2024.

Print length: 1267 pages.

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