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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Internet Classics Archive: The Annals

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides the text of "The Annals" by Tacitus ~ Books I, II, III, IV, V, VI, XI, XII, XIII, XIV, XV, XVI.
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Middlebury College

Middlebury College: Publius Vergilius Maro

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This article surveys the life and epic poetry of Vergil.
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Other

Ovid's Metamorphoses: Introduction and Commentary

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This resource provides a nice summary of the "Metamorphoses" by Ovid along with commentary and art influenced by the poem. Discusses the political situation of the time and how it works its way into the poem. Provides good analysis of...
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Authors Calendar

Author's Calendar: Horace

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This biography of Quintus Horatius Flaccus, better known as Horace, profiles the Roman lyric poet and satirist as well as feature quotes from his work and a bibliography.
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Authors Calendar

Author's Calendar: Virgil

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This biography of Virgil, author of the famous Roman epic The Aeneid, is complemented by selected quotes from his works and a detailed bibliography.
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Able Media

Classics Tech Center: Using Latin Poetry at Low Levels

For Students 9th - 10th
Site presents ten techniques for introducing authentic Latin poetry to students in lower level Latin classes. The author focuses on Martial and Catullus.
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Other

Uwm Libraries: Virgil

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Brief description of Virgil's life and the writing of the Aeneid.
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Other

Reflections on Ovid's Metamorphoses

For Students 9th - 10th
Interesting commentary and analysis of Ovid's "Metamorphoses". Examples in the essay are linked to the poem itself. Topics range from the nature of the gods and goddess to many Roman virtues. Good reading!
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Shmoop University

Shmoop: The Metamorphoses

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Written around 2 A.D. this poem about change is analysed in detail in this outstanding site. Look at important quotations and their significance as well as the major characters in this epic poem.