This lovely little book contains a selection of Latin Poems from some of the world's most popular poets translated into English. From the grandeur of Virgil to the humor of Ovid, this volume brings the Roman world to life, two thousand years after their domination of the world we live in today. The poems are divided into themes reflecting such diverse topics as love, death and travel and places. A must for any Latin lover, "A Taste of Latin Poetry" is the ideal gift for anyone who has a fascination with the classical world, as well as poetry enthusiasts who are curious about the poetry of the Roman Empire.

 

This book is part of a book series called So You Really Want To Learn .

This book is aimed at the following children: primary school, secondary school .

There are 112 pages in this book. This book was published 2003 by Hodder Education .

Betty Halifax read Classics at Cambridge and went on to enthuse a generation of her pupils through her inspirational teaching in a variety of schools. her translations have won universal acclaim, including a Special Commendation from the British Comparative Literature Association for translations from any languages into English.

This book has the following chapters: Life in RomeLoveThe CountrysideTravel and PlacesWell-Known PhrasesDeath and PhilosophyMajor Latin poets and index