Yale Required Reading - Collected Works (Vol 2) - The Rise and Fall of Rome: The Greatest Works of the 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, Propertius, The Metamorphoses, Augustus, Quintilian
Traductor Alfred John Church, Paul Nixon, J. S. J.S.Watson, Christopher Smart, William Rose, James Rhodes, Lewis Evans, John William Mackail, William Jackson Brodribb, W. A. McDevitte, W. S. Bohn, 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, William Charles Firebaugh, Maurice Platnauer
Editorial: DigiCat
Sinopsis
Yale Required Reading - Collected Works (Vol. 2) presents a rich tapestry of classical literature that illuminates the diversity and depth within the Roman literary canon. This anthology encompasses a wide array of themes, from the political discourse of Julius Caesar and Suetonius to the philosophical musings of Seneca and Saint Augustine. Readers will find themselves immersed in the poetic eloquence of Virgil and Horace, as well as the satirical sharpness of Juvenal and Martial. Through its curated selection of historical, philosophical, and satirical works, this volume provides a comprehensive overview of Roman literary traditions and their lasting impact on Western thought. The anthology draws together voices from an impressive array of backgrounds, each contributing uniquely to the collection's thematic richness. Figures like Cicero and Tacitus reflect the influence of Roman rhetoric and historiography, while writers such as Pliny the Younger and Quintilian exemplify the philosophical and educational ideals of the time. These works collectively speak to cultural and historical movements that shaped their era, including Stoicism, the dynamics of the Roman Empire, and the Christianization of Late Antiquity. This diversity not only highlights individual authors' contributions but also sheds light on the evolution of Roman society. Yale Required Reading - Collected Works (Vol. 2) is an essential resource for anyone wishing to explore the multifaceted perspectives of Roman literature. It invites readers not only to engage with seminal texts that have shaped literary and philosophical traditions but also to appreciate the complexity and nuance within each work. Whether for educational purposes or personal enrichment, this anthology offers a gateway to the profound dialogue between these enduring classics, making it a truly enlightening addition to any reader's library.
Disponible desde: 27/11/2023.
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