The Concise Oxford Companion to Classical Literature

Complete with translations of all Greek and Latin words, it is ideal for anyone interested in the classical world and its literary heritage. In addition to accounts of the lives and works of key authors, entries on important characters, plot summaries, and details of the development of such literary forms as comedy and tragedy, the Companion also offers comprehensive historical, political, social, and artistic background information.

Softcover. English. Oxford University Press. 1993. 575 pp. In good condition, inscription inside.