The Literary Saturnian: Part 1, Livius Andronicus (1910)

The Literary Saturnian: Part 1, Livius Andronicus is a book written by Thomas Fitzhugh in 1910. The book is a study of the works of Livius Andronicus, an ancient Roman poet and playwright who is considered to be the first to translate the Greek epic poem, Odyssey, into Latin. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on Livius Andronicus and his works. Fitzhugh provides a detailed analysis of the poet's style, themes, and literary techniques. He also explores the historical and cultural context in which Livius Andronicus lived and worked, shedding light on the social and political forces that shaped his writing.The second part of the book is a collection of Livius Andronicus' surviving works, including his translations of the Odyssey and the plays he wrote. Fitzhugh provides translations of these works and offers commentary on their literary significance and historical context.Overall, The Literary Saturnian: Part 1, Livius Andronicus is a comprehensive study of one of the most important figures in ancient Roman literature. It provides readers with a deep understanding of Livius Andronicus' works and their place in the literary canon of ancient Rome.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.