Dictionary of Latin Literature

Discover the essential works of Latin literary masters with this A-to-Z reference guide spanning from ancient Rome to the Renaissance. In Dictionary of Latin Literature, classics scholar and translator James H. Mantinband provides students and curious readers with an authoritative, accessible, and wide-ranging reference book. It includes detailed entries on significant works and authors as well as important terms and concepts. Covering the history of Latin literature from the early Roman Republic to the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, this single volume offers a treasure trove of fascinating information.

Auteur

An expert in Greek and Latin literature, James H. Mantinband has written and edited dictionaries and reference works on both subjects including Concise Dictionary of Greek Literature, Dictionary of Latin Literature, and Dictionary of Greek Literature. He has also translated several plays including four classics by Aristophanes: The Clouds, The Birds, Lysistrata, and The Frogs.