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Classics and Greco-Roman Archaeology

A guide to resources for the study of ancient Greece and Rome.
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Surveys of Greek and Latin Literature

  • Greek Literature
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  • Cambridge History of Classical Literature: Greek Literature
    • E-Book
    Call Number: Print version: Baker-Berry PA3052 .G73 1985
  • Companion to Greek Literature by Martin Höse (Editor); David Schenker (Editor)
    • E-Book
    Call Number: Print: Baker-Berry PA3054 .C66 2016
    An broad and up-to-date survey of scholarly work on Greek literature.
  • Geschichte der griechischen Literatur by Wilhelm Schmid; Otto Stählin
    Call Number: Baker-Berry PA25 .H24 Abt.7
    Publication Date: 1920-1948
    Invaluable for minor and Late Greek authors.
  • History of Greek Literature by Albin Lesky
    Call Number: Baker-Berry PA3057 .L413 1966a
    Dense but worth browsing individual authors.
  • Handbuch der lateinischen Literatur der Antike by Reinhart Herzog; Peter Lebrecht Schmidt
    Call Number: Baker-Berry PA25 .H424 Abt. 8
    Publication Date: 1989-2002
    Intended as a replacement of Schanz-Hosius but incomplete (only volumes 1, 4, and 5 have appeared so far). Vol. 1 covers the period of 240-78 BC; vol. 4 covers 117-284 AD; vol. 5 covers 284-374 A.D.

    A French translation of vol. 5 is available: PA6043 .R4714 1993.
  • Geschichte der romische Literatur by Martin Schanz; Carl Hosius; Gustav Krüger
    Call Number: Baker-Berry PA25.H24 Abt. 8
    Publication Date: 1914-1935
    Not entirely superseded by more recent works.
  • Latin Literature by Gian Biagio Conte; Don P. Fowler (Revised by); Glen W. Most (Revised by); Joseph B. Solodow (Translator)
    Call Number: Baker-Berry PA6008 .C6613 1994
    Easily the best survey of Latin literature in English in one volume While not neglecting major authors and genres, Conte is particularly generous in his treatment of minor authors and genres.
  • History of Roman Literature by Michael von Albrecht; Gareth L. Schmeling
    Call Number: Baker-Bery PA6007 .A5513 1997
    Publication Date: 1996
    Hit-or-miss survey of Latin literature from its beginning until the 6th century AD. von Albrecht often mentions the reception of authors and their works in later periods.
  • Cambridge History of Classical Literature by E.J. Kenney (Editor); W. V. Clausen (Editor)
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    Call Number: Print version: Baker-Berry PA6003 .L3
    Publication Date: 1982
    In-depth survey of ancient Greek and Roman literature from Homer until the 5th century AD. Organized chronologically.
  • Guide to Neo-Latin Literature by Victoria Moul (Editor)
    Call Number: Baker-Berry PA8015 .G85 2017
    "Latin was for many centuries the common literary language of Europe, and Latin literature of immense range, stylistic power and social and political significance was produced throughout Europe and beyond from the time of Petrarch (c.1400) well into the eighteenth century. This is the first available work devoted specifically to the enormous wealth and variety of neo-Latin literature. All Latin is translated throughout the volume."
  • Geschichte der lateinischen Literatur des Mittelalters by Max Manitius
    Call Number: Baker Berry PA25.H24 Abt. 9
    Publication Date: 1911-1931
  • Geschichte der lateinischen Literatur des Mittelalters by Franz Brunhölzl
    Call Number: Baker-Berry PA8015 .B7
    Publication Date: 1975-1992
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