Classical Literature : A Concise History, Hardcover by Rutherford, Richard B., ISBN 0631231323, ISBN-13 9780631231325, Brand New, Free shipping in the US This concise but inclusive survey covers Greek and Roman literature from Homer, in approximately 700 BC, to Augustine, in about 410. After an introduction to the history of the ancient world, literature genres and the transmission of texts, Rutherford (Greek and Latin literature, Oxford) considers each genre in turn. The text is supplemented with suggestions for further reading, translations of long passages, a timeline and a list of Roman Emperors. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR ()