Latin Literature

"Latin Literature" by J. W. Mackail is a historical analysis from the late 1800s that examines the development of Latin writings. It begins by looking at how Greek writings first shaped Latin stories and poems. The book highlights early Roman writers that helped create a Roman way of writing plays and epic tales. The book's beginning shows how these writers were important in creating a unique Roman identity by using Greek styles to tell their own stories, leading into the examination of different forms of writing and major figures. It shows how Latin writings grew and changed over time.