Latin Literature

This book offers an overview of the development of Latin literature from its origins in the Roman Republic to the beginning of the Middle Ages. In this book, Mackail traces the evolution of Latin literature, which was heavily influenced by Greek literature, and covers a range of genres including epic, tragedy, comedy, and lyric poetry. The book also highlights key figures of Latin literature, such as Virgil, Horace, and Cicero, and explores the social and cultural contexts that shaped their works.