Augustan Poetry and the Roman Republic


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Augustan Poetry and the Roman Republic focuses on the works of the major Augustan poets, Vergil, Horace, Propertius, and Ovid, and explores the under-studied aspect of their poetry, namely the way in which they constructed and investigated images of the Roman Republic and the Roman past.










The Roman Poets


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A collection of urban and pastoral poetry of the Roman republic, and of the empire that succeeded it.




The Roman Poets of the Republic


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In 'The Roman Poets of the Republic' by W. Y. Sellar, readers are taken on a profound journey through the poetry of ancient Rome during the Republic era. Sellar meticulously analyzes and interprets the works of poets such as Ennius, Naevius, and Accius, providing valuable insights into the literary style and themes of their poetry. This scholarly work delves deep into the historical and cultural context of the Roman Republic, shedding light on the influence of politics, war, and societal norms on the poetry of the time. The book is written in a scholarly and engaging manner, making it a valuable resource for students and enthusiasts of classical literature. Sellar's attention to detail and critical analysis make this book a must-read for anyone interested in the poetry of ancient Rome.W. Y. Sellar, a distinguished scholar of Latin literature, brings his expertise to 'The Roman Poets of the Republic' to offer a comprehensive study of the poetry produced during the Roman Republic. With an in-depth understanding of the historical and literary nuances of the period, Sellar provides readers with a nuanced perspective on the works of these renowned poets. His meticulous research and keen insights make this book a standout in the field of classical literature studies.'The Roman Poets of the Republic' by W. Y. Sellar is a fascinating and enlightening exploration of ancient Roman poetry that will appeal to readers with a passion for classical literature. Whether you are a student of Latin literature or simply a lover of poetry, this book offers a compelling glimpse into the rich cultural tapestry of Rome's literary past.




Roman Poetry


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Meshing her own wit, verve, and gusto with that of the Roman poets she translates, Wender strips both the cloak of awe and the dusty mantle of boredom from the classics. These English verse translations of the major classical Roman poets feature hefty selections from the savage urban satire of Juvenal, the moving philosophy of Lucretius, the elegance of Horace, the grace and humor of Catullus, the grave music of Virgil, the passion of Propertius, the sexy sophistication of Ovid, and the obscenity of Martial.--From publisher description.




Constructing Literature in the Roman Republic


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Becoming Roman Literature examines the problem of Rome's literary development by shifting attention from Rome's writers to its readers. The literature we traditionally call "early " is seen to be a product less of the mid-Republic, when poetic texts began to circulate, than of the late Republic, when they were systematically collected, canonized, and put to new social and artistic uses. Imposing on texts the name and function of literature was thus often a retrospective activity. This book explores the development of this literary sensibility from the Romans' early interest in epic and drama, through the invention of satire and the eventual enshrining of books in the public collections that became so important to Horace and Ovid.










Women Writers of Ancient Greece and Rome


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Despite a common perception that most writing in antiquity was produced by men, some important literature written by women during this period has survived. Edited by I. M. Plant, Women Writers of Ancient Greece and Rome is a comprehensive anthology of the surviving literary texts of women writers from the Graeco-Roman world that offers new English translations from the works of more than fifty women. From Sappho, who lived in the seventh century B.C., to Eudocia and Egeria of the fifth century A.D., the texts presented here come from a wide range of sources and span the fields of poetry and prose. Each author is introduced with a critical review of what we know about the writer, her work, and its significance, along with a discussion of the texts that follow. A general introduction looks into the problem of the authenticity of some texts attributed to women and places their literature into the wider literary and social contexts of the ancient Graeco-Roman world.