Lays of Ancient Rome (Version 2)

by Thomas Babington Macaulay

Classics (Greek & Latin Antiquity)Sagas Ballads Epics

9 chapters2h 39mEnglish1847

About this book

The Lays of Ancient Rome are four narrative poems by the English historian and politician Thomas Babington Macaulay. Each poem tells a famous story from Rome's mythic history. Although these are original poems in English, Macaulay wrote them as if they were the works of ancient Roman bards. The Lays of Ancient Rome were immensely popular in the nineteenth century and inspired the English-speaking world by their celebration of heroic and imperial values. - Summary by Readerad

Chapters (9)

1Preface

1884

2Introduction to Horatius

297

3Horatius

1288

4Introduction to The Battle of the Lake Regillus

884

5The Battle of the Lake Regillus

1728

6Introduction to Virginia

922

7Virginia

1254

8Introduction to The Prophecy of Capys

601

9The Prophecy of Capys

730

Lays of Ancient Rome (Version 2)

About this book

Chapters (9)

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