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Book SynopsisLatin poetry's place in the ever-changing landscape of Ancient Roman memory
Trade ReviewBiggs brings together a number of texts that are not frequently juxtaposed and effectively demonstrates their relationships in meaningful ways. I think readers will find the works they are most familiar with illuminated by the works they are less familiar with. The book is well-written, has a clear purpose, and contributes to contemporary debate on historical remembrance." - Thomas E. Strunk, Xavier University
"Biggs offers a lively, timely account of the ways in which Romans reflected on the momentous naval events of the first Punic war, from the 'new medium' of literature in Latin in the late 3rd century BCE through a variety of monumental forms down to the late first century CE. It is an eye-opening read for anyone interested in the origins of Latin literature, naval warfare, and cultural memory." - Matthew Roller, Johns Hopkins University
