The Fragments of Livius Andronicus (Illustrated)

Livius Andronicus

Aug 2025 · Delphi Ancient Classics Book 154 · Delphi Classics

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1471

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Livius Andronicus was a third century BC dramatist and epic poet of the Old Latin period of the Roman Republic. He composed the first Roman epic, a translation of Homer’s ‘Odyssey’, as well as numerous tragedies and comedies, developing a uniquely Latin style of poetry for the first time. Though the extant works of this innovator are frustratingly few, the significance of studying Livius Andronicus and his work cannot be overstated. By the most revered of Roman Classical writers, he was held as the founder of Roman epic poetry and drama. His works determined the course that Roman literature would follow for more than a century. Delphi’s Ancient Classics series provides eReaders with the wisdom of the Classical world, offering both English translations and the original Latin texts. This eBook presents Livius’ complete fragments, with illustrations, an informative introduction and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1)

* Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Livius’ life and works
* Features the complete extant fragments of Livius, in both English translation and the original Latin
* Concise introduction to the works
* Includes E. H. Warmington’s 1936 translation, previously appearing in the Loeb Classical Library
* Excellent formatting of the texts
* Easily locate the fragments you want to read with individual contents tables
* Provides a special dual English and Latin text, allowing readers to compare the sections paragraph by paragraph — ideal for students
* Features two bonus biographies — discover Livius’ ancient world

CONTENTS:

The Translation
The Fragments of Livius Andronicus

The Latin Text
Contents of the Latin Text

The Dual Text
Dual Latin and English Text

The Biographies
Livius Andronicus (1911)
Life of Livius Andronicus (1936) by E. H. Warmington

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