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The Mind of Rome
Hardcover
Literary CriticismAncient RomeFiction Anthologies
ISBN13: 9781025838908
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 602
Weight: 2.23
Height: 1.31 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Mind of Rome is a comprehensive survey of the literary and philosophical landscape of ancient Rome, designed to offer readers a window into the intellectual and cultural heritage of one of history's most influential civilizations. Edited and translated by the distinguished scholar Cyril Bailey, this work provides an accessible entry point into the diverse achievements of Roman thought through a carefully curated selection of translated excerpts.
The collection explores the development of the Roman identity across various genres, including epic poetry, history, oratory, and philosophy. By featuring the works of monumental figures such as Lucretius, Catullus, Virgil, Horace, and Cicero, the volume illustrates the evolution of Roman values from the early Republic through the height of the Empire. The anthology emphasizes the unique character of Latin literature-its pragmatic nature, its moral gravity, and its profound influence on the development of Western thought. By examining the mind of the Romans through their own words, the work captures the essence of a society that shaped the legal, linguistic, and cultural foundations of the modern world. This collection remains an essential resource for students of classics and any reader seeking to understand the enduring legacy of Rome.
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