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The Loeb Classical Library and Its Progeny Proceedings of the First James Loeb Biennial Conference, Munich and Murnau 18-20 May 2017 A collection of papers from a conference celebrating the legacy of...

Aristotle: Meteorologica (Loeb Classical Library No. 397) This volume presents Aristotle's treatise on meteorology, one of the works that have survived from his extensive writings. Although nearly...

Jerome: Select Letters (Loeb Classical Library No. 262) This collection of letters offers a unique glimpse into the life and thoughts of Jerome, one of the most significant figures in early Christian...

The Categories On Interpretation ; Prior Analytics by Arystoteles Aristotle's philosophical works are a testament to his boundless curiosity and intellectual rigor. This collection, comprising Prior...

The Loeb Classical Library: Manilius' Astronomica A 2nd-century Roman poet's treatise on astrology and astronomy. Marcus Manilius' Latin didactic poem, the Astronomica, is a comprehensive guide to...

Aristotle: Generation of Animals (Loeb Classical Library No. 366) This translation of Aristotle's work on generation and reproduction is part of the Loeb Classical Library series, which presents...

Apollonius Rhodius' epic poem Argonautica is a masterful retelling of Jason's quest for the golden fleece. Composed in the 3rd century BC, this work draws on a range of literary traditions to create...

Books XVIII and XIX, 1-65 by Diodorus (of Sicily.) This is part of the Library of History, a comprehensive work on world history compiled by Diodorus Siculus. Written in the 1st century BC, it covers...

Aristotle in Twenty-three Volumes Books X-XIV. Metaphysics By Aristóteles This volume presents Aristotle's metaphysical works, covering fundamental questions about being and reality. The Loeb...

The fragments of Aristophanes' lost plays offer a unique glimpse into the world of ancient Athens. This collection, part of the Loeb Classical Library series, brings together nearly a thousand...

Aristotle's comprehensive works on ethics and politics are presented in this collection. The Eudemian Ethics and On Virtues and Vices explore the nature of virtues, vices, and human flourishing...

Diodorus Siculus' Library of History is a comprehensive work of ancient Greek history, spanning from mythical times to 54 BCE. The text is divided into three parts, covering the history of non-Greek...

The Persian Wars, Volume II: Books 3-4 (Loeb Classical Library) Herodotus' epic history of warfare between the Greeks and the Persians is a masterpiece of storytelling that combines entertainment...

Sextus Empiricus: Against the Logicians is a comprehensive critique of philosophical reasoning by one of ancient Greece's most influential sceptics. Written in five books, this work presents a case...

Plutarch's Lives, Volume VII: Demosthenes and Cicero, Alexander and Caesar. This volume brings together two pairs of biographies that explore the lives and characters of influential Greeks and Romans...

Two masters of mordant verse satire are presented in this Loeb Classical Library edition. Persius and Juvenal, writing in Latin, offer biting critiques of society in their satirical poems.Their...

The Satyrica and Apocolocyntosis are two sides of a Roman coin, both written in prose and verse. Gareth L. Schmeling's Loeb edition brings together these two satirical works, offering a fresh look at...

The poetry of Horace is richly varied, moving between public and private concerns, urban and rural settings, and Stoic and Epicurean thought. This Loeb Classical Library edition boasts a faithful and...

Plutarch's Moralia is a collection of 60 varied works that showcase his expertise in philosophy, ethics and religion. Written in Greek, these essays have been translated into English for this edition...

A collection of essential Greek and Latin texts with facing English translations, ideal for reading at your leisure. This anthology spans twelve centuries, from Homer to Saint Jerome, offering a...

Aelian's Historical Miscellany offers a unique blend of engaging anecdotes, retellings of legendary events, and descriptive pieces that showcase the culture of ancient Greece. This collection of...

Helen, one of six volumes in the new Loeb Classical Library edition, presents an alternative history by Euripides. In this play, a virtuous and faithful Helen is falsely blamed for actions attributed...

Aristotle: Politics (Loeb Classical Library No. 264) by Aristotle. This collection of lectures and notes covers various aspects of politics, including the natural state of mankind, the ideal form of...

Aristotle's On the Soul: Parva Naturalia on Breath is a collection of philosophical works by Aristotle, one of the greatest Greek thinkers. Written in English, this edition was first published in...

Ammianus Marcellinus: Roman History, Volume I, Books 14-19 (Loeb Classical Library No. 300) This is a comprehensive history of the Roman Empire in the period from AD 353 to 378, written by Ammianus...

Diodorus Siculus' Library of History is a comprehensive record of world history from mythical times to 54 BC. Written by Greek historian Diodorus Siculus, this twelve-volume work provides valuable...

Plotinus' Ennead, Volume VI: 1-5 is a foundational work of Neoplatonic philosophy. Written by Plotinus, one of the most influential philosophers of the ancient world, this collection of treatises...

Julian, Volume II: Orations 6-8. Letters to Themistius, to the Senate and People of Athens, to a Priest. the Caesars. Misopogon. This collection of eight orations presents Julian's philosophical and...

Plutarch's Parallel Lives, Volume II, brings together the biographies of distinguished Greeks and Romans. Written by Plutarch, a philosopher and teacher who lived in ancient Greece and Rome, these...

Plutarch's Lives, Vol. III, features biographies of distinguished Greeks and Romans, including Pericles and Fabius Maximus, Nicias and Crassus. Written by Plutarch, this collection offers valuable...

Josephus: The Jewish War, Books I-II (Loeb Classical Library No. 203) is a historical account of the Jewish War from 170 BC to AD 66.Written in Greek by Flavius Josephus, a Roman-era Jewish historian...

The Persian Wars is a comprehensive history of the conflict between the Greeks and the Persians, written by the renowned Greek historian Herodotus. Born in Halicarnassus in 484 BC, Herodotus traveled...

Diodorus Siculus' Library of History is a comprehensive collection of world history, spanning from mythical accounts to the death of Alexander in 323 BCE. This twelve-volume set includes complete...

Diodorus Siculus' Library of History Books I and II bring to light a vast and varied account of the world's ancient past. Written by Diodorus, a Greek historian from Agyrium in Sicily, these two...

Aristophanes: Frogs. Assemblywomen. Wealth The works of Aristophanes, one of the world's greatest comic dramatists, are renowned for their wit and satire. This four-volume Loeb Classical Library...

Cicero in Twenty-eight Volumes by Marcus Tullius Cicero is a comprehensive collection of the philosopher-statesman's works. Spanning theology and epistemology, this edition brings together Cicero's...

Aristotle's Physics in Twenty-three Volumes is a comprehensive collection of philosophical works by one of ancient Greece's most influential thinkers. Born at Stagirus, Aristotle studied under Plato...

Strabo's Geography is a comprehensive account of the known world in the 1st century AD. Written by Strabon, an Asiatic Greek scholar who traveled extensively throughout Italy, the Near East, and Asia...

Fragments of the Histories: Letters to CaesarEdited by John T. Ramsey, this volume completes the Loeb Classical Library edition of Sallust's works. Freshly edited and annotated, it provides...

The relationship between images and text in ancient culture is complex and multifaceted. This book explores how visual and textual records from antiquity complement each other, shedding new light on...

The History of the Empire, Volume I Books 1-4 by Herodian is a comprehensive account of Rome's tumultuous period from AD 180 to 238. This pivotal era saw the empire face numerous frontier crises and...

The Lives of the Caesars by Suetonius is a comprehensive and engaging biography of the Roman emperors from Julius Caesar to Domitian. Written in the late 1st century AD, this collection of lives...

Aristophanes' Clouds. Wasps. Peace is a collection of three plays that showcase the master of Old Comedy's unique brand of wit and satire. Written in the 5th century BCE, these works offer a...

Thebaid, Books I-VII by Publius Papinius Statius A masterpiece of epic poetry, Thebaid recounts the struggle between the two sons of Oedipus for the kingship of Thebes. Written in the last decade of...

Theogony - Works and Days - Testimonia by Hesiod In this revised Loeb Classical Library edition, Glenn W. Most presents Hesiod's two extant poems, along with a selection of testimonia regarding his...

First published in 1977, this five-volume set is a comprehensive guide to ancient Greece, written by Pausanias. It covers the region's topography, history, and notable landmarks, including famous...

The Metamorphoses Books IX-XV. Vol. 2 by Ovid is a collection of poetry that explores the transformative power of change. Written in Latin, this work showcases Ovid's mastery of language and his...

Roman History, Volume V: Books 46-50 by Dio Cassius A comprehensive account of Roman history from Aeneas to Alexander Severus, spanning over two centuries. Written in the 3rd century AD, this work...

Roman History: Fragments from Books XII to XXV by Dio Cassius. This collection of Roman history spans over two centuries, from 68 BC to AD 47. Written by Dio Cassius, a prominent figure in the Roman...

Tertullian's Apology and De Spectaculis, along with Minucius Felix's Octavius, present a unique window into the social and religious conditions of Rome at the end of the second century. Tertullian's...

A comprehensive history of Rome from its legendary founding to the reign of Alexander Severus. Written by Cassius Dio, this sweeping chronicle covers the era from Aeneas' arrival in Italy to AD 235...

The Achilleid, Volume II Books 8-12. A Charming Account of Achilles' Life. Statius' epic poem, Thebaid, is renowned for its exploration of the passions of civil war, but its companion work, the...

Aristotle's Historia Animalium: A Comparative Survey of Animals In this comprehensive work, Aristotle examines the differences and similarities among various animal species, from shellfish to...

Cicero's philosophical dialogues offer insight into the mind of a statesman grappling with life's big questions. Written in the 1st century BC, these works showcase Cicero's unique blend of politics,...

A spiritual autobiography that explores Augustine's early life, family, personal and intellectual associations, and his journey toward conversion to Christianity. Composed around 397, Confessions is...

Aulus Gellius' Noctes Atticae, commonly known as "Attic Nights", is a unique collection of notes compiled over several years. Written in the evenings during an Attic winter, this work comprises...

Diogenes Laertius: Lives of Eminent Philosophers, Volume II, Books 6-10 (Loeb Classical Library No. 185) This two-volume work by Diogenes Laertius is a valuable collection of quotations and facts...

The Golden Ass, Volume II Books 7-11 by Apuleius A captivating tale of transformation and self-discovery unfolds in this second volume of Apuleius' only surviving Latin novel. Lucius, the...

Ancient Rome's longest epic, Punica, is a 17-book poem by Silius Italicus that explores the Second Punic War (218-202 BC) between Carthage and Rome. Written in pure Latin and smooth verse, the poem...

Pliny the Elder's Natural History is a comprehensive collection of knowledge from ancient Rome, covering a wide range of subjects including geography, ethnography, zoology, botany, and medicine...

The Metamorphoses in Two Volumes is a collection of poetry by Ovid, exploring the transformative power of change. Written in a lively and graphic style, this work showcases Ovid's mastery of poetic...

The Odyssey, Volume II Books 13 - 24 is a new Loeb Classical Library edition of Homer's epic poem. This two-volume set features Odysseus' long journey home from the Trojan War and his encounters with...

The Apostolic Fathers by Bart D. Ehrman is a collection of enduring and influential early Christian texts that provide a rich picture of Christian life and thought in the period immediately after New...

The Euthyphro Apology ; Crito ; Phaedo is a collection of four dialogues that recount Socrates' trial and execution in 399 BC. In these works, Plato explores fundamental questions about justice,...

Ancient Greek poetry in its most precious form. This collection presents the surviving fragments of solo and choral song from the early sixth century, including works by Sappho and Alcaeus, two of...

Aristotle: Parts of Animals. Movement of Animals. Progression of Animals (Loeb Classical Library No. 323) This collection of Aristotle's works explores the natural world, focusing on animal...

A comprehensive collection of lives and opinions from famous philosophers. Diogenes Laertius' work is a valuable resource for understanding Greek philosophy, comprising ten books divided into two...

Aristotle In Twenty-three Volumes : Parts of Animals, Movement of Animals, Progression of Animals. 12 By Aristoteles, translated by the Loeb Classical Library. This collection of Aristotle's works...

A comparative biography of two influential figures from ancient Greece and Rome. Plutarch's work presents in-depth studies of the lives and characters of notable Greeks and Romans, offering valuable...

Correspondence from a distinguished and eventful life. The Younger Pliny was born in AD 61 or 62, the son of Lucius Caecilius of Comum (Como) and the Elder Pliny's sister. He was educated at home and...

Ammianus Marcellinus' Rerum Gestarum Libri XXXI Vol. 2 is a comprehensive history of the Roman empire from AD 353 to 378, written in Latin by a soldier who witnessed and participated in many key...

Aristophanes: A Master of Old Comedy Aristophanes of Athens is renowned for his witty and fantastical comedies, which have captivated audiences since antiquity. This collection brings together four...

Antiquity's original travel guide to Greece. Pausanias' Description of Greece is a comprehensive tour of Attica, the Peloponnese, and central Greece, filled with historical accounts, events, and...

The Orator's Education Books 1-2 by Donald Andrew Russell A comprehensive training program in rhetoric, The Orator's Education is a work of enduring importance that offers insights into oratory and...

The Apostolic Fathers by Bart D. Ehrman is a collection of enduring and influential early Christian texts that provide a rich picture of Christian life and thought in the period immediately after New...

Diodorus Siculus's Library of History IV. 59-VIII is a comprehensive work of world history compiled by a Greek historian from Agyrium in Sicily. Written around 20 BC, it covers the period from the...

The Aeneid is a masterpiece of Latin poetry, written by Virgil in the 1st century BC. This revised edition brings together Virgil's perfect hexameters in a single volume, offering a glimpse into the...

Roman Antiquities, Volume III Books 5-6. 48 by Dionysius of Halicarnassus Written in the 1st century BC, Roman Antiquities is a comprehensive history of Rome from its earliest times to 264 BC. The...

Euripides: Four PlaysA collection of four plays by one of antiquity's greatest poets, prized for their pathos, terror and intellectual probing. This new Loeb Classical Library edition brings...

Bacchae Iphigenia at Aulis ; Rhesus by Euripides This volume completes the new six-volume Loeb Classical Library edition of Euripides' plays, featuring three masterpieces of tragic drama. Bacchae...

The Life of Apollonius of Tyana is a fascinating biography that has captivated readers for centuries. Written in a grand and elaborate style, this work tells the story of a charismatic teacher and...

The Anabasis of Alexander by Flavius Arrianus is a comprehensive account of Alexander's adult life. Written in seven books, this work provides valuable insights into the life and campaigns of one of...

Livius' magnum opus presents a vivid narrative of Rome's rise from its traditional foundation to 9 BC. This comprehensive history spans over 500 years, from the city's establishment in 753 or 751 BC...

Rome's foundation to 9 BC. This is the first part of Livy's history of Rome, covering the city's early years from its founding to the reign of Emperor Augustus. Livy's work is based on his own...

Seneca's Moral Essays are a collection of philosophical writings that explore some of life's most fundamental questions. Written in a style that is both accessible and profound, these essays offer...

A comprehensive history of Rome from its legendary founding to the reign of Alexander Severus. Written by Kasjusz Dion and published in 2006, this six-volume work is a valuable resource for...

The Persian Wars by Herodotus provides an epic account of the ancient conflict between Greece and Persia. Written in the 5th century BC, this history of warfare is notable for its detailed...

Three plays by Euripides, one of antiquity's greatest poets. This new Loeb Classical Library edition presents his dramatic creations in six volumes. Volume III contains Suppliant Women, Electra and...

Ovid's poetry is a testament to his natural talent and enduring legacy. Born in Sulmo, Ovid studied rhetoric and law at Rome before devoting himself to poetry and public service. His works include...

Demetrius and Antony Pyrrhus and Caius Marius is a comparative biography that explores the lives of distinguished Greeks and Romans. Written by Plutarch, this work provides valuable insights into the...

Satires, Epistles and Ars Poetica is a collection of works by Horace, a Roman poet known for his mastery of artful hexameters. Written in the 1st century BC, these poems showcase Horace's unique...

Ancient Egyptian history in Greek. Manetho was an Egyptian priest who lived in the 3rd century BC and wrote extensively on history and religion. His works, all in Greek, cover topics such as the...

A comprehensive compendium of ancient philosophy, Placita (Tenets) is a valuable resource for understanding the principal doctrines and opinions of philosophers and philosophical schools in response...

Quintus Ennius was instrumental in shaping Roman literature and culture. In 204 BC, he arrived in Rome with Cato's entourage and introduced Greek learning to Romans through public readings of Greek...

Statius' Silvae offers a unique glimpse into the life and poetry of ancient Rome. This collection of thirty-two occasional poems, written between 89 and 96 AD, provides a light touch and vivid...

Demosthenes is a collection of speeches by one of ancient Athens' most renowned orators. Written in the 4th century BC, these works offer a unique glimpse into the public and private life of his time...

The Persian Wars, a sweeping narrative of ancient conflict, is the masterpiece of Herodotus, the renowned Greek historian. Born in Halicarnassus in 484 BC, Herodotus traveled extensively throughout...

Don DeLillo's Libra contains an introduction by the author in Penguin Modern Classics. This powerful and eerily convincing fictional speculation explores the assassination of President John F...

Learned love poems from the early Augustan age. The passionate and dramatic elegies of Propertius portray his tumultuous relationship with Cynthia, offering insights into the society in which he...

Plutarch's Lives in Eleven Volumes is a collection of biographies that explore the lives and characters of distinguished Greeks and Romans. Written by Plutarch, this work offers valuable insights...