10000 results for 'Libra, Loeb Classical'

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'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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Cicero's De Oratore is a collection of writings that showcase the philosopher-statesman's expertise in ethics and rhetoric. Written by Marcus Tullius Cicero, this work provides insight into his...

Livy's magnum opus presents a vivid narrative of Rome's rise from its traditional foundation to 9 BC. Composed during a time of great change, as the imperial autocracy was replacing the republican...

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...

Livy's History of Rome presents a vivid narrative of Rome's rise from its traditional foundation to 9 BC. This comprehensive work, composed during a time of great change in the Roman Empire,...

Livy's History of Rome, Volume VI Books 23-25 presents a vivid narrative of Rome's rise from its traditional foundation to 9 BC. Written in splendid style, this history illustrates the collective and...

Aeschylus: Fragments v. III by Aeschylus This volume presents fresh texts and translations of three significant tragedies from ancient Greek drama, offering insights into the works of one of Athens'...

Meditations: Reflections on Leadership and LifeWritten by Marcus Aurelius, Roman Emperor and Stoic Philosopher, this collection of personal writings offers insights into the moral life. Originally...

Aristotle's Rhetoric explores the art of persuasion, analyzing how to use argument, character, and emotions to achieve success in public speaking. Written by one of history's most influential...

Cicero's On Duties explores the ethics of a statesman in a work that remains as relevant today as it was when first written. This collection of speeches and correspondence offers a unique insight...

Lucretius On The Nature Of Things by Lucretius & Rouse, W.H.D. & Smith, Martin F. In this six-book poem, Lucretius presents the scientific theories of Epicurus in a powerful and poetic form. He...

Ovid's Works in Six Volumes is a collection of poetry that showcases the author's mastery of Latin verse. Born at Sulmo, Ovid studied rhetoric and law before turning to poetry and public service...

Lucan: The Civil War is an epic poem that recounts the tumultuous events leading up to Julius Caesar's rise to power. Written in vivid verse, this 10th-century masterpiece chronicles Caesar's fateful...

Galen's On the Natural Faculties is a foundational text in the history of medicine. Written by one of antiquity's most prolific and influential medical writers, this work represents the pinnacle of...

Charmides. Alcibiades. Hipparchus. Lovers. Theages. Minos. Epinomis by Plato is a collection of philosophical dialogues that explore various aspects of ethics, politics, and the nature of reality...

Antiquity's most influential mythological handbook. The Library provides in three books a grand summary of traditional Greek mythology and heroic legends. Written in clear and unaffected style, it...

Cicero's Fragmentary Speeches presents 16 incomplete but invaluable excerpts from otherwise lost orations. These speeches fill gaps in our knowledge of Cicero's life and career, shedding light on the...

Antiquity's most influential mythological handbook is presented in three books. This comprehensive summary of traditional Greek mythology and heroic legends was written in clear and unaffected style,...

The Historia Augusta: Maximus and Balbinus is a unique window into the lives of Roman emperors from Hadrian to Carinus. This collection of thirty books offers a detailed Latin source for historians,...

Cicero's treatise on rhetoric, Ad C. Herennium, is a seminal work on the art of effective communication. Written by one of Rome's most renowned orators and politicians, this 14th-century manuscript...

Catullus, Tibullus, and Pervigilium Veneris is a collection of poems by Gaius Valerius Catullus, showcasing his unique style and emotional depth. Written in various metres and forms, these works...

Caesar's account of the civil war that ended his life and changed the course of Roman history. In this work, Caesar recounts his own campaigns and the events leading up to the conflict, as well as...

Aeschylus' Four Tragedies: A Collection of Ancient Greek Dramas This volume brings together four of the most significant works of ancient Greece's first great tragedian, Aeschylus. Witnessing the...

Pindar's victory odes are a testament to the enduring power of ancient Greek poetry. Written in complex verse, these poems commemorate the achievements of athletes and powerful rulers at the four...

Theocritus, Moschus, Bion is a collection of poems that explores the bucolic genre, a style of poetry that celebrates the natural world. Theocritus, a poet from Syracuse, is credited with inventing...

Enneads. III. 1-9, translated by A. H. Armstrong, is the third volume in Plotinus' six-volume philosophical work.Written in the 3rd century AD, this collection of nine treatises explores the nature...

Antiquity's satirist supreme, Lucian, is renowned for his lively and cynical wit in humorous dialogues that satirize human folly, superstition, and hypocrisy. Born around AD 120, Lucian developed his...

Sallust's two extant monographs take as their theme the moral and political decline of Rome. This edition presents his works in a thoroughly revised text and translation, based on the most recent...

Euripides I: A Collection of Ancient Greek Plays Three plays by one of antiquity's greatest poets are presented in this volume. Euripides' dramatic creations have been prized for their pathos, terror...

Roman History, Volume VI: Civil Wars, Book 5. Fragments by Appian This volume presents fragments from Appian's Roman History, covering the civil wars that shaped the Roman Empire. Written in the 2nd...

The Hecale. Hymns. Epigrams of Callimachus is a comprehensive collection of poetry and prose from one of the most influential scholars-poets of the ancient world. Born in Cyrene, Libya, Callimachus...

Lives Theseus and Romulus, Lycurgus and Numa, Solon and Publicola by Plutarch This collection of biographies brings together the lives of six influential figures from ancient Greece and Rome. Written...

Roman History by Appian and Appianus of Alexandria This comprehensive history of the Roman Republic spans from its early days to the 2nd century BC, offering a unique perspective on the rise of the...

A chronicle of Rome in crisis, spanning half a century of turmoil from AD 180 to 238. Herodian's work provides one of the few surviving accounts of this pivotal era, offering insights into the...

Aristotle's Poetics brings together three influential ancient Greek treatises on literature. This collection provides a comprehensive understanding of Greek tragedy and poetic diction, as well as...

Maximus of Tyre's Philosophical Orations is a collection of forty-one brief addresses on various topics of ethical, philosophical, and theological import. Written in a fluid and hybrid style that...

Maximus' Philosophical Orations is a collection of forty-one brief addresses on various topics of ethical, philosophical, and theological import. Written in the latter half of the second century AD,...

Aetia. Iambi. Lyric Poems by CallimachusThis collection of poetry presents the surviving works of one of the most influential scholars-poets of the Hellenistic age, Callimachus.Comprising Aetia,...

Cicero: Letters to Friends offers a unique glimpse into the life and thoughts of one of Rome's most influential figures. Through his correspondence with friends and acquaintances, Cicero provides...

The Historia Augusta, Volume III is a collection of biographical works that cover the lives of Roman emperors from Hadrian to Carinus. Written in various styles and attributed to different authors,...

Epictetus' Discourses as Reported by Arrian and Fragments presents the teachings of a Stoic philosopher who rose from slavery to become a renowned teacher. Born in Phrygia, Epictetus was freed after...

Vitruvius on Architecture brings together the wisdom of one of history's most influential Renaissance thinkers. Written by Vitruvius Pollio, this treatise on architecture was completed in late life...

Epictetus' Discourses, Books 1 and 2 offer practical wisdom on living righteously. Recorded by his student Arrian, these lectures provide insight into Stoic ethics, emphasizing the importance of...

The City of God Against the Pagans: Books 21-22 By Saint Augustine (of Hippo) In this final part of his monumental work, Saint Augustine presents his vision of the world's history and the nature of...

The Shield - Catalogue of Women - Other Fragments by Hesiod This collection of poems offers a unique glimpse into the world of ancient Greece. Hesiod, a Boeotian shepherd who was inspired to sing...