Publisher's Synopsis
""A Selection of Latin Verse"" is a book published in 1914 that features a compilation of Latin poems. The poems were selected by instructors in Latin at Williams College, a private liberal arts college in Massachusetts, USA. The book contains a variety of poems from different time periods and authors, including ancient Roman poets such as Catullus, Horace, and Virgil, as well as medieval and Renaissance poets such as Petrarch and Milton. The poems cover a range of themes, including love, war, nature, and religion. The book is intended for students and scholars of Latin literature and poetry, as well as anyone with an interest in the classics. It provides a valuable resource for those studying Latin, as it includes translations and notes on the poems to aid in understanding the language and context. Overall, ""A Selection of Latin Verse"" is a comprehensive and informative collection of Latin poetry that offers insight into the literary traditions of ancient and medieval times.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.