More Latin Lyrics: From Virgil to Milton

Jacket Description/Back: On facing pages in Latin and English, most of the poems in this anthology were written between the first century A. D. and the thirteenth century. They were chosen by the translator during the dark days of World War II, and many reflect ageless themes, affirming the values of civilization, values that have endured through war and tumult in centuries past. Publisher Marketing: On facing pages in Latin and English, most of the poems in this anthology were written between the first century A. D. and the thirteenth century. They were chosen by the translator during the dark days of World War II, and many reflect ageless themes, affirming the values of civilization, values that have endured through war and tumult in centuries past. Each poet s work is prefaced by an editorial note, followed by a passage from Helen Waddell s own published writings."

Contributor Bio:  Corrigan, Felicitas Corrigan is a retired Roman Catholic nun living at the Stanbrook Abbey in Worcester, England.