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The Greatest Works of Roman Classical Literature - cover

The Greatest Works of Roman Classical Literature

Lucius Annaeus Seneca, Julius Caesar, Boethius, Horace, Plutarch Plutarch, Apuleius, Virgil Virgil, Persius, Terence, Ammianus Marcellinus, Sallust, Juvenal, Lucan, Suetonius, Tibullus Tibullus, Tacitus Tacitus, Petronius, Cornelius Nepos, Lucretius Lucretius, Martial, Catullus, Cicero Cicero, Claudian, Pliny the Younger, Saint Augustine of Hippo, Plautus, Ennius, The Metamorphoses, Augustus, Quintilian

Traduttore Alfred John Church, Paul Nixon, J. S. Watson, Christopher Smart, William Rose, James Rhodes, Lewis Evans, John William Mackail, William Jackson Brodribb, W. A. McDevitte, W. S. Bohn, Richard Mott Gummere, Henry Thomas Riley, William Ellery Leonard, Frederick Charles Tindal Bosanquet, E. Jones, Robinson Ellis, Harold Edgeworth Butler, Theodore Chickering Williams, John Selby Watson, Frederick W. Shipley, Edward Ridley, William Charles Firebaugh, Maurice Platnauer

Casa editrice: DigiCat

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The Greatest Works of Roman Classical Literature harbors an exquisite tapestry of the Roman world, woven with diverse threads that span genres, themes, and literary styles. This anthology showcases the brilliant minds of ancient Rome, encapsulating epic poetry, philosophy, satire, historiography, and tragedy within its pages. The collection stands as a testament to the intellectual and cultural heights achieved by the Romans, featuring standout pieces that have significantly shaped Western literary tradition. Through its encompassing selection, this anthology not only provides a panoramic view of Roman literature but also illuminates the timeless tensions between fate and free will, public and private selves, and virtue and vice that preoccupied the Roman psyche. The contributing authors and editors, themselves legends of antiquity, offer a rich mosaic of perspectives that reveal the depth and complexity of Roman thought and society. From the political acumen of Julius Caesar and Cicero to the existential musings of Seneca and Boethius, the collection traverses the evolution of Roman literature, aligning with key philosophical, political, and literary movements of the time. These varied voices collectively underscore the dynamic interplay between individual experience and the larger societal and existential questions of their era, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of the richness of Roman culture. The Greatest Works of Roman Classical Literature is an indispensable volume for anyone seeking to immerse themselves in the grandeur of ancient Roman thought and expression. It offers readers a unique opportunity to explore a wide array of literary forms and themes, all while engaging with the works of some of history's most influential thinkers and writers. This collection is not merely a survey of Roman literature; it is an invitation to reflect on the human condition through the lens of Rome's greatest minds. Readers will find within its pages both education and inspiration, making it an essential addition to the libraries of scholars, students, and enthusiasts of classical literature alike.
Disponibile da: 21/11/2023.
Lunghezza di stampa: 7732 pagine.

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