Classical Literature - Greek and latin Literature

1. Anthology (47)
2. Classic Erotic Poets (6)
3. Greek Literature
4. Latin Literature
5. Plays (6)
6. Proverbs and Fables (4)
7. Satire
8. Theatre - Drama (18)
9. Vergil (Virgil) (57)

Classical Writers Directory
Directory of Classical Writers and the genres written by Ancient Greek and Ancient Roman writers.

Epic Literature
Epic poetry is distinct from other literary genres because of its content and style.

The Play Within the Play
Midsummer Night's Dream owes much to Ovid, particularly his story of the transformation of the mulberry, aka Pyramus and Thisbe. Comparison of Ovid's 'Metamorphoses' and Shakespeare's 'Midsummer Night's Dream.'

Pyramus and Thisbe
Midsummer Night's Dream owes much to Ovid, particularly his story of the transformation of the mulberry, aka Pyramus and Thisbe.

Some terms used for standard meters used by ancient Greek and Roman epic, lyric, elegiac, iambic, comic and tragic poets.