Latin literature / Susanna Morton Braund.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Braund, Susanna Morton.

Series:

Classical foundations

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Latin literature--History and criticism.

Latin literature.

Rome--In literature.

Rome.

Rome (Empire).

Physical Description:

xvi, 304 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.

Place of Publication:

London ; New York : Routledge, 2002.

Summary:

For many, Latin literature can be a very intimidating subject to approach. This highly accessible, user-friendly work is an ideal way to introduce classical works. Susanna Braund highlights the central themes of the texts (using fully translated excerpts from Virgil's "Aeneid" and Livy's history of Rome as case studies) and places them within the wider context of Roman culture. By directly engaging with the texts and understanding how the texts related to their wider world, the readers are constantly stimulated to think for themselves, connect with the writing, and develop their own deeper understanding of Latin literature. Extremely versatile in structure, the book is suited for both classroom use and personal study.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

ISBN:

0415195179

0415195187

OCLC:

46976490