Discover the enchanting world of Roman literature with *Roma Aeterna*, a key volume in the *Lingua Latina per se illustrata* series. This comprehensive text introduces readers to the celebrated authors of Roman antiquity through an engaging blend of prose and poetry. With an ISBN of 9781585108633, this brand new 2017 edition published by Hackett Publishing expertly navigates the rich tapestry of Roman mythology and history. Begin your journey with a vivid exploration of Rome's majestic monuments, leading into a compelling prose retelling of Virgil's *Aeneid*, covering the first four books. The original verse passages are skillfully interwoven throughout, allowing you to appreciate the beauty of Latin poetry. Additionally, dive into Book One of Livy's mythical account detailing the foundation of Rome.

The selections in *Roma Aeterna* are thoughtfully adapted to ensure accessibility for students transitioning from *Familia Romana*, offering a seamless experience in learning classical Latin. Unadapted excerpts from renowned figures like Aulus Gellius, Ovid, Nepos, Sallust, and Horace provide a comprehensive survey of Latin literature, making it an invaluable resource for learners and enthusiasts alike. Embrace the depth of Roman literary heritage with this remarkable text!

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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781585108633
Year: 2017
Publisher: Hackett Publishing


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Roma Aeterna (the main book of Pars II of the Lingua Latina per se illustrata series) introduces some of the most celebrated authors of Roman antiquity through the lens of Roman literature and mythology. A vivid description of the city's monuments precedes a prose retelling of the first four books of Virgil's Aeneid, with many of the most famous passages in their original verse form, followed by Book One of Livy's engaging mythical history of Rome's foundation. The prose selections are judiciously chosen and, in the first few chapters, gently adapted to provide students with a text that is authentically Latin and yet not difficult. The unadapted selections, which make up the majority of the text, are taken from Aulus Gellius, Ovid, Nepos, Sallust, and Horace. These annotated selections make Roma Aeterna useful both as the next step after Familia Romana and as a survey of Latin literature in its own right.