Carminum Reliquiae

Carminum Reliquiae presents the surviving fragments of the poetry of Quintus Ennius, one of the most important figures in the early history of Roman literature. This edition, edited by Lucian Müller, also includes what remains of the epic poem “Bellum Punicum” by Gnaeus Naevius. Ennius, known as the father of Roman poetry, significantly influenced the development of Latin literature through his epic and dramatic works. Although only fragments of his work survive, they offer invaluable insights into the linguistic style and cultural values of the Roman Republic. Naevius’s fragments provide additional context to early Roman epic poetry. This collection is essential for scholars and enthusiasts interested in the origins of Latin literature and the cultural landscape of ancient Rome. It serves as a valuable resource for understanding the foundational elements of Western literary tradition.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.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.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.