Classical Literature: An Introduction provides a series of essays on all the major authors of Greek and Latin literature as well as on a number of writers less often read. An introductory chapter provides information on important general topics such as poetic metres patronage and symposia. The literature is put in historical context and the material is organized chronologically but also by genre or author as appropriate; each section or chapter has suggestions for further reading. The book ranges from Homer to the writers of the later Roman Empire and includes a glossary a chronology of literary and political events and useful maps showing the origins of ancient writers. The collection will be essential for students and others who want a structured and informative introduction to the literature of the classical world. . Language: English