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.

Augustan Poetry and the Roman Republic explores the liminal status of the Augustan period, with its inherent tensions between a rhetoric based on the idea of res publica restituta and the expression of the need for a radical renewal of the Roman political system. It attempts to examine some of the ways in which the Augustan poets dealt with these and other related issues by discussing the many ways in which individual texts handle the idea of the Roman Republic. Focusing on the works of the major Augustan poets, Vergil, Horace, Propertius, and Ovid, the contributions in this collection look at 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 best of classical Latin poetry in a vital English verse translation described by early readers as superb. Ms. Wender, who is a published creative writer as well as a classicist, has done much with her unflinching translations to restore" "the power" "wielded by the original" "poems.She has increased the usefulness and accessibility of her collection by providing a lively introduction to each of the nine poets she presents in translation. When little is known about the poet himself, she places him within a coterie of contemporaries who are better known. The poets and works presented are: Catullus, "Songs";" "Lucretius, Selections from "De Rerum Natura";" "Virgil, "Eclogues "2 and 4 and selections from the "Georgics";" "Horace, "Satire "1, 9 ( The Bore ) and selected "Odes";" "Propertius, "Elegies";" "Tibullus, "Elegy "1, 1; Ovid, "Amores "and Echo and Narcissus from "Metamorphoses";" "Martial, "Epigrams";" "and Juvenal, "Satire "3 ( The City of Rome )."

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This second edition examines all aspects of Roman history, and contains a new introduction, three new chapters and updated bibliographies.