Lays of Ancient Rome
By Thomas Babington Macaulay
Length2h 2m
About this audiobook
'Lays of Ancient Rome' is a collection of narrative poems, or lays, by Thomas Babington Macaulay. Published in 1842, these poems depict heroic episodes from ancient Roman history, drawn largely from Livy, with the aim of demonstrating the virtues of republicanism and duty. The collection includes famous incidents like the story of 'Horatius at the Bridge', and is written in a vivid, energetic style that embodies Macaulay's passion for the classical world.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★★ 5.0 (1)
GenrePoetry
Length2 hrs 2 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJan 1, 1942
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1 Horatius
2 The Battle of the Lake Regillus
3 Virginia
4 The Prophecy of Capys
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