The Latin Poets: An Anthology (1905)

By Nathan Haskell Dole

Book Overview

The Latin Poets: An Anthology is a comprehensive collection of works by various Latin poets, compiled and edited by Nathan Haskell Dole. Originally published in 1905, this book features a wide range of Latin poetry from different eras and authors, including Virgil, Ovid, Horace, Juvenal, Catullus, and many others.The anthology is divided into several sections, each focusing on a different genre or theme of Latin poetry. These include love poetry, epic poetry, satirical poetry, and pastoral poetry, among others. Each section includes a brief introduction by Dole, providing context and background information on the selected works.The book also includes translations of the Latin poems into English, allowing readers who may not be familiar with the language to appreciate the beauty and significance of these works. Additionally, Dole provides footnotes throughout the text, offering further explanations and insights into the poems and their historical context.Overall, The Latin Poets: An Anthology is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Latin literature and poetry, offering a diverse and engaging selection of works from some of the most renowned poets of the ancient world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165122847
• ISBN13: 9781165122844
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 388 Pages
• Weight: 1.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"