This book analyzes the features unique to Roman poetry composed in the period 240-8 B.C., demonstrating how these features are to be recognized and used as the basis for interpreting individual poems. Williams's particular emphasis is on the relation between poetic tradition (largely derived from Greek literature) and Roman originality. Long out-of-print, this volume includes a new postscript and updated bibliography.
- ISBN10 0198880499
- ISBN13 9780198880493
- Publish Date 12 February 1970
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 14 March 1991
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Oxford University Press
- Edition New edition
- Format Paperback
- Pages 198
- Language English