In Vergil’s epic poem the hero Aeneas escapes from the carnage of the Trojan War and embarks on a treacherous series of adventures that eventually lead him to the future site of Rome. This magnificent new English translation conveys the force of the original poetry, as well as its subtle undertones. $24.95 paper · 978-0-8061-4205-0 · 336 pages
Acharnians, Knights, and Peace By Aristophanes Translated by Michael Ewans
Many English translations of the plays of Aristophanes were written decades ago, and in their outdated language fail to capture the dramatic liveliness of the original comedies. Here Michael Ewans offers new and lively translations of three of Aristophanes’ earliest surviving plays: Acharnians, Knights, and Peace. $34.95 paper · 978-0-8061-4231-9 · 304 pages
Death in the Greek World
From Homer to the Classical Age By Maria Serena Mirto
This English-translation includes the most recent scholarship on newly discovered texts and objects, and engages the latest theoretical perspectives on the gendered roles of men and women as agents of mourning. The volume features a section dealing with hero cults and an appendix outlining fundamental developments in modern studies of the subject. $19.95 paper · 978-0-8061-4187-9 · 208 pages
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Julius Caesar’s Gallic War is a staple of Latin language instruction at both the high school and college levels. This new edition for students is among the most comprehensive available and valuable because Caesar is one of the two authors chosen for the new Advanced Placement curriculum in high school Latin.
This second edition is enhanced by Megan O. Drinkwater’s addition of chapter and section references to the complete works of Herodotus. “A handsome edition. . . . The difficult task of selection is well done and the introduction has a very full account of the dialect and syntax of Herodotus, as well as valuable sections on his life, writings, and style.”—Classical Review
March $19.95 paper · 978-0-8061-4252-4 · 176 pages
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Daily Life in the Hellenistic Age
Ovid’s Amores, Book One
From Alexander to Cleopatra By James Allan Evans
A Commentary By Maureen B. Ryan and Caroline A. Perkins
In Daily Life in the Hellenistic Age, James Allan Evans guides the reader through the vast conquered lands of the shortlived Hellenistic empire and its successor kingdoms. This revised and updated paperback edition includes two maps.
This edition of the first book of the Amores—the only one available for both intermediate- and advanced-level classes— addresses the needs of students of varying abilities and experience, helping them comprehend and appreciate the rich complexities of Ovid’s poetry. The authors’commentary to the Latin text clarifies grammar and explains mythological, cultural, and literary allusions.
April $19.95 paper · 978-0-8061-4255-5 · 272 pages
Homeric Greek
A Book for Beginners Fourth Edition By Clyde Pharr, John Wright, and Paula Debnar
For many years, Homeric Greek has been a standard textbook for first-year Greek courses in college and preparatory schools. It offers students the exciting experience of learning to read a Homeric poem in the original language, while introducing them to the fundamentals of ancient Greek. This fourth edition addresses the needs of today’s teachers and students, while retaining those elements of the original book responsible for its longevity. Written and subsequently revised by Clyde Pharr, Homeric Greek was further revised by John Wright in 1985. Paula Debnar has revised the book once again by significantly expanding the introductory material in its first forty lessons. $32.95 paper · 978-0-8061-1937-3 · 456 pages
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$24.95 paper · 978-08061-4144-2 · 208 pages
Lysistrata, The Women’s Festival, and Frogs
By Aristophanes Translated & with commentary by Michael Ewans
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By Vergil Translated by Patricia A. Johnston
A Commentary By Herbert W. Benario
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The Aeneid of Vergil
Second Edition By Amy Barbour and Megan O. Drinkwater
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$24.95 paper · 978-0-8061-4215-9 · 172 pages
Selections from Herodotus Caesar’s Gallic War
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For students of Latin—even those at an advanced level—reading original works by Latin authors can be daunting. Here P. L. Chambers overcomes the challenges. The passages from the Natural Histories included here for translation are enjoyable to read and revealing of what firstcentury Romans thought about their world.
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Many English translations of Aristophanes’ plays were written decades ago, and their outdated language fails to capture the dramatic liveliness of the original comedies. Ewans’ offers new, lively translations of three of Aristophanes’ finest plays. While remaining faithful to the original Greek, these translations are accessible to a modern audience—and actable on stage. $34.95 paper · 978-0-8061-4151-0 · 344 pages
Euripides’ Electra
A Commentary By H. M. Roisman and C. A. E. Luschnig
Included with the Greek text are a historical introduction, line-by-line commentary, notes, and a glossary. “Once this book hits the shelves, there will be no need for another commentary on Euripides’ Electra for decades—if ever again.”—Karelisa Hartigan, author of Ambiguity and Self-Deception: The Apollo and Artemis Plays of Euripedes. $32.95 paper · 978-0-8061-4119-0 · 384 pages
Eros at the Banquet
Reviewing Greek with Plato’s Symposium By Louise Pratt
“This coherent and thoughtful book addresses the dearth of intermediate materials for Greek students and teachers. In a very teacherly way, evidencing many years in the classroom and great concern for students, the author has offered an important solution to this deficiency.”—Drew Keller, author of Learn to Read Latin $29.95 paper · 978-0-8061-4142-8 · 432 pages
The Essentials of Greek Grammar
A Reference for Intermediate Readers of Attic Greek By Louise Pratt
Designed for intermediate-level students and based on the author’s many years of classroom experience, this textbook presents an outline of the essential forms and syntax of ancient Attic Greek. Louise Pratt also includes a handy appendix listing two hundred common Attic verbs and their principal parts. $16.95 paper · 978-0-8061-4143-5 · 152 pages
The Student’s Catullus Fourth Edition By Daniel H. Garrison
Catullus has become in our time a canonical author, ranking in popularity and importance with Virgil, Horace, and Ovid. And for students and teachers of Latin, The Student’s Catullus is a definitive introductory text. This fourth edition makes Catullus’ famous poems more accessible than ever. $26.95 paper · 978-0-8061-4232-6 · 264 pages