For two jars stand on the floor of Zeus of the gifts which he gives, one of evils and another of blessings. -- Homer
Classical literature -- the literature of Greco-Roman antiquity -- can offer rewarding insights into today's world. It encompasses poetry, epic poetry, drama, speeches, letters, satire and other miscellaneous writings. The library holds a solid collection of key classical texts and related critical works.
LOEB collection
The LOEB Classical Library is a comprehensive collection of the most important texts of the classical period, in original language with facing-page English translation. These books are stored in the basement at the Central City Library and are available for loan.
Project Gutenberg
Project Gutenberg lets you read the classics at the click of a mouse!
Recommend reference books
The Cambridge history of classical literature : Latin
The Cambridge history of classical literature : Greek
Classical and medieval literature criticism
A good introduction to the authors and texts of the classical period, containing excerpts from critical works. The latest volume contains a Cumulative Title Index.
The concise Oxford Companion to Classical Literature
A dictionary-style look at classical authors, writers, themes and styles.
Lillian Feder
Crowell's handbook of Classical Literature
The New Century Classical Handbook
Alison Sharrock
Fifty key Classical authors
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