Decimi Magni Avsonii Bvrdigalensis Opvscula

<p><i>Decimi Magni Avsonii Bvrdigalensis Opvscula</i> is a collection of works by the Roman poet and rhetorician Ausonius edited by Rudolf Peiper and published in 1886. This edition presents Ausonius's diverse literary output in its original Latin offering invaluable insights into the cultural and intellectual life of the late Roman Empire. Ausonius a prominent figure of 4th-century Gaul served as a tutor to the Emperor Gratian and held high political office experiences reflected in his poetry and prose.</p> <p>The collection includes a range of works from the elegiac verses of the Epigrammata to the descriptive travelogue of the Mosella which vividly portrays the landscape of the Moselle River valley. Also featured are his Eclogae Epistulae and other shorter poems showcasing his mastery of classical forms and his engagement with contemporary themes. This edition meticulously prepared by Peiper remains an essential resource for scholars and students of Latin literature providing a comprehensive view of Ausonius's contributions to the literary landscape of his time.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>