Renowned in the Roman world for his vast learning, Varro was an antiquarian, historian and agriculturist. Of Varroâs more than seventy works, his treatise âOn Agricultureâ survives complete and a significant part of his magnum opus âOn the Latin Languageâ, revealing his deep interest in antiquarian matters. Delphiâs Ancient Classics series provides eReaders with the wisdom of the Classical world, with both English translations and the original Latin texts. This comprehensive eBook presents Varroâs complete extant works, with illustrations, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1)
* Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Varroâs life and works
* Features the complete extant works of Varro, in both English translation and the original Latin
* Concise introductions to the extant works
* Provides two translations of âOn Agricultureâ (William Davis Hooper and F. H. Belvoir)
* Includes translations previously appearing in the Loeb Classical Library edition of Varro
* Features the rare translation by âOn the Latin Languageâ by Roland G. Kent, first time in digital print
* Excellent formatting of the texts
* Easily locate the sections you want to read with individual contents tables
* Provides a special dual English and Latin text of âOn Agricultureâ, allowing readers to compare the sections paragraph by paragraph â ideal for students
* Features two bonus biographies â discover Varroâs ancient world
* Scholarly ordering of texts into chronological order and literary genres
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CONTENTS:
The Translations
ON AGRICULTURE
ON THE LATIN LANGUAGE
The Latin Texts
LIST OF LATIN TEXTS
The Dual Text
DUAL LATIN AND ENGLISH TEXT
The Biographies
INTRODUCTION TO MARCUS TERENTIUS VARRO by Roland G. Kent
MARCUS TERENTIUS VARRO by F. H. Belvoir
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