Transcriber's Note:
Inconsistent spellings have been kept, including inconsistent use of hyphen (e.g. "well known" and "well-known").
The cover image was created by the transcriber and is placed in the public domain.
About This Book
A comprehensive chronological survey examines Latin literature from its earliest theatrical experiments to later imperial and late-antique writings, surveying tragedy, comedy, poetry, and prose. The text combines biographical sketches of principal authors with analyses of representative passages, considers lost works and modes of literary influence, and discusses the rise of Christian and pagan literary trends. Designed for classroom use, it includes bibliographical guidance, a chronological table, and an index to assist further study.