The Student's Companion to Latin Authors

This companion offers students a concise, fact‑filled guide to the major Latin writers, from the earliest dramatist Livius Andronicus through Tacitus and the later Pliny. Each entry gathers reliable biographical details, chronological lists of works, and ample quotations drawn directly from the authors themselves, letting listeners hear the voices of antiquity without wading through dense criticism. The authors have leaned on the classic reference of Teuffel and Schwabe while also citing modern editions, ensuring the information is both scholarly and accessible.

Designed for upper‑school and university courses, the volume fits neatly alongside more interpretive texts, supplying the hard data that students often need to support their literary analysis. Minor poets and historians appear where they illuminate the major figures, keeping the book focused yet comprehensive. A brief appendix lists the chief ancient authorities and recommended editions, making it a handy reference for anyone studying Roman literature.