A history of Latin literature from its beginnings to the age of Augustus /
Readable new history of the explosion of Latin literature from relatively humble beginnings to global status. All the major writers are covered, as well as fragmentary but still key authors. Latin literature is set in its Roman context, but is also revealed as witty, charming, frightening, profound...
| Main Authors: | , |
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Cambridge ; New York :
Cambridge University Press,
2024.
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| Summary: | Readable new history of the explosion of Latin literature from relatively humble beginnings to global status. All the major writers are covered, as well as fragmentary but still key authors. Latin literature is set in its Roman context, but is also revealed as witty, charming, frightening, profound and fun. |
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| Physical Description: | xviii, 382 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781108481779 1108481779 9781108723244 1108723241 |