Lays Of Ancient Rome: With Selections From The Essays
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Macaulay
Binding: Hardback
Published: Cassell & Company, Limited, 1111
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
This distinguished volume presents a compelling collection that unites epic poetry with incisive historical analysis. It chronicles the legendary tales and heroic figures of early Roman history through vivid, narrative verse, capturing the spirit of ancient valor and civic duty. Complementing these poetic works, the accompanying essays illuminate critical periods and influential personalities, offering profound insights into political philosophy, literary criticism, and social commentary. The author's masterful prose and scholarly rigor instructs readers on the complexities of the past, making this a foundational text for understanding both classical literature and historical thought. This compilation illustrates the enduring power of storytelling and intellectual inquiry, providing a rich tapestry of human experience and reflection.
Author: Macaulay
Binding: Hardback
Published: Cassell & Company, Limited, 1111
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
This distinguished volume presents a compelling collection that unites epic poetry with incisive historical analysis. It chronicles the legendary tales and heroic figures of early Roman history through vivid, narrative verse, capturing the spirit of ancient valor and civic duty. Complementing these poetic works, the accompanying essays illuminate critical periods and influential personalities, offering profound insights into political philosophy, literary criticism, and social commentary. The author's masterful prose and scholarly rigor instructs readers on the complexities of the past, making this a foundational text for understanding both classical literature and historical thought. This compilation illustrates the enduring power of storytelling and intellectual inquiry, providing a rich tapestry of human experience and reflection.