Classics in Translation, Volume II: Latin Literature

by Paul MacKendrick (Editor), Herbert M. Howe (Editor)

Here, translated into modern English, are the works of literature, history, science, oratory, and philosophy that constitute the mainstream of Roman thought and continue to influence world civilizations. This volume
· Complete translations of Plautus’ The Haunted House , Terence’s Woman from Andros , Seneca’s Medea , and the Deeds of the Deified Augustus .
· Selections from Vergil’s Georgics and Aeneid, the poems of Catullus, Horace’s Odes , Ovid’s Metamorphoses and Fasti , the Satyricon of Petronius, and the Sixth Satire of Juvenal.
· Selections from Lucretius’ On the Nature of Things , Cicero’s speeches and philosophical works, and Quintilian’s The Training of the Orator.
· Selections from histories by Sallust, Livy’s History of Rome, Tacitus’ Annals and Germania , and letters of Pliny the Younger.

Genres: Classics, Literature, Mythology, School

454 pages, Paperback

First published July 15, 1959

Reviews

[Kham · Rating 3 out of 5]

I recommend only for those really interested in Roman history

[Bluetiful Hadeel · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was a school read, nevertheless, I have read it again for the love of it. I love greek and latin literature.

This book is a translation of plays that their authors have shaped the classical thought:

Aeneid by Virgil

Medea by Seneca

And many many more. It doesn't include the full work, just extracts; important extracts :)


I give it 3 - 1/2 stars :D