Publisher's Synopsis
Ancient Leaves: Or Translations And Paraphrases From Poets Of Greece And Rome is a book that was published in 1862 by D�������Arcy W. Thompson. The book is a collection of translations and paraphrases of poems by ancient Greek and Roman poets. The poems in the book cover a wide range of themes, including love, war, nature, and mythology.The book is divided into four sections, each of which focuses on a different group of poets. The first section includes translations and paraphrases from the works of Homer, Hesiod, and Theocritus. The second section includes poems by Virgil, Horace, and Ovid. The third section includes translations and paraphrases from the works of Catullus, Tibullus, and Propertius. The fourth and final section includes poems by Martial, Juvenal, and Persius.The translations and paraphrases in Ancient Leaves are written in a variety of styles, ranging from traditional verse to free verse. The book also includes notes on each poem, providing context and background information for readers.Overall, Ancient Leaves: Or Translations And Paraphrases From Poets Of Greece And Rome is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient Greek and Roman poetry. The book provides a comprehensive overview of some of the most important poets of the ancient world, and offers insights into their works that are still relevant today.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.
