Lays of Ancient Rome (Version 2)


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The Lays of Ancient Rome are four narrative poems by the English historian and politician Thomas Babington Macaulay. Each poem tells a famous story from Rome's mythic history. Although these are original poems in English, Macaulay wrote them as if they were the works of ancient Roman bards. The Lays of Ancient Rome were immensely popular in the nineteenth century and inspired the English-speaking world by their celebration of heroic and imperial values. - Summary by Readerad (2 hr 39 min)

Chapters

Preface 31:24 Read by Readerad
Introduction to Horatius 4:57 Read by Readerad
Horatius 21:28 Read by Readerad
Introduction to The Battle of the Lake Regillus 14:44 Read by Readerad
The Battle of the Lake Regillus 28:48 Read by Readerad
Introduction to Virginia 15:22 Read by Readerad
Virginia 20:54 Read by Readerad
Introduction to The Prophecy of Capys 10:01 Read by Readerad
The Prophecy of Capys 12:10 Read by Readerad