Book excerpt: Sellar's classic work of literary criticism offers a detailed analysis of the poetry of the Roman Republic. Covering the works of poets such as Lucretius, Catullus, and Virgil, the book provides a fascinating exploration of the themes, structures, and influences of this important period in Western literature. Sellar's writing is both erudite and accessible, making this an ideal book for anyone interested in the classics. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.