Studies in the Poetry of Italy, I. Roman

Studies in the Poetry of Italy, I. Roman by Frank Justus Miller offers a lively, authoritative guide to the birth and evolution of Roman poetry from its earliest fragments to the Golden Age. Miller's literary history focuses on three representative phases—drama, satire, and epic—tracing chronological developments and the social currents that shaped Latin verse. The volume opens with the beginnings of Roman literature, Old Roman tragedy, and the later dramatic tradition culminating in Seneca, then moves through Roman comedy and the sharp-eyed world of satire (Horace, Persius, Juvenal). Its final section examines the emergence of a national epic, from Naevius and Ennius to Vergil, considering influences from Greek models and the distinctive Roman voice. Combining close readings, historical context, and comparative perspective, Miller’s scholarship remains a clear introduction to Latin poets and poetic forms. Perfect for students, classicists, and general readers who enjoy literary criticism and the study of classical antiquity, this audiobook brings early 20th-century scholarship to life and provides a compact, readable roadmap to Roman poetry and its enduring influence.