A fourth century Roman poet and teacher of rhetoric from Burdigala in Aquitaine, Ausonius was called by Emperor Valentinian to be tutor to Gratian, who subsequently as emperor conferred on him a consulship. Ausoniusâ extant poems reveal deep feeling, with an engaging and lively tone, opening an intriguing window into the world of the late Empire. Delphiâs Ancient Classics series provides eReaders with the wisdom of the Classical world, with both English translations and the original Latin texts. This eBook presents Ausoniusâ complete extant works, with illustrations, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1)
* Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Ausoniusâ life and works
* Features the complete extant works of Ausonius, in both English translation and the original Latin
* Concise introduction to Ausonius
* Includes Hugh G. Evelyn-Whiteâs translation, previously appearing in the Loeb Classical Library edition of Ausonius
* Excellent formatting of the texts
* Easily locate the poems you want to read with individual contents tables
* Provides a special dual English and Latin text of the major poems, allowing readers to compare the sections paragraph by paragraph â ideal for Latin students
* Features a bonus biography â discover Ausoniusâ world
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CONTENTS:
The Translation
The Works of Ausonius
The Latin Texts
List of Latin Texts
The Dual Texts
Dual Latin and English Texts
The Biography
Introduction to Ausonius by Hugh G. Evelyn-White (1919)
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