Delphi Complete Works of Ausonius

by Decimius Magnus Ausonius, Delphi Classics (Editor), Hugh G. Evelyn-White (Translator)

A fourth century Roman poet and teacher of rhetoric from Burdigala in Aquitaine, Ausonius was called by Emperor Valentinian to be tutor to Gratian, who subsequently as emperor conferred on him a consulship. Ausonius’ extant poems reveal deep feeling, with an engaging and lively tone, opening an intriguing window into the world of the late Empire. Delphi’s Ancient Classics series provides eReaders with the wisdom of the Classical world, with both English translations and the original Latin texts. This eBook presents Ausonius’ complete extant works, with illustrations, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1)

* Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Ausonius’ life and works
* Features the complete extant works of Ausonius, in both English translation and the original Latin
* Concise introduction to Ausonius
* Includes Hugh G. Evelyn-White’s translation, previously appearing in the Loeb Classical Library edition of Ausonius
* Excellent formatting of the texts
* Easily locate the poems you want to read with individual contents tables
* Provides a special dual English and Latin text of the major poems, allowing readers to compare the sections paragraph by paragraph — ideal for Latin students
* Features a bonus biography — discover Ausonius’ world



The Translation
The Works of Ausonius

The Latin Texts
List of Latin Texts

The Dual Texts
Dual Latin and English Texts

The Biography
Introduction to Ausonius by Hugh G. Evelyn-White (1919)

903 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 1, 2023