Selected Fragments Of Roman Poetry

Selected Fragments of Roman Poetry: From the Earliest Times of the Republic to the Augustan Age is a book written by William Walter Merry and published in 1891. The book is a collection of selected fragments of Roman poetry, covering a period from the earliest times of the Republic to the Augustan Age. The book provides an insight into the development of Roman poetry over the centuries and the various influences that shaped it.The book is divided into several sections, each covering a different period of Roman history. The first section covers the early period of Roman poetry, including the works of Ennius, Naevius, and Plautus. The second section covers the middle period of Roman poetry, including the works of Lucretius, Catullus, and Propertius. The third section covers the late period of Roman poetry, including the works of Ovid, Tibullus, and Statius.The book also includes an introduction by the author, providing a historical and literary context for the fragments of poetry included in the book. The introduction discusses the various influences on Roman poetry, including Greek literature and the political and social changes that occurred during the Republic and Augustan Age.Overall, Selected Fragments of Roman Poetry is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Roman literature and the development of poetry in ancient Rome. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the major poets and their works, as well as the cultural and historical context in which they were produced.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.