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The Works of Virgil.Rendered into English Prose, with Introductions, Notes, Running Analysis, and an Index. ByJames Lonsdale, M.A., late Fellow and Tutor of Balliol College, Oxford, and Classical Professor in King's College, London; andSamuel Lee, M.A., Latin Lecturer at University College, London. pp. 288.
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The Works of Horace.Rendered into English Prose, with Introductions, Running Analysis, Notes, and Index. ByJohn Lonsdale, M.A., andSamuel Lee, M.A.
TheStandardsays,"To classical and non-classical readers it will be invaluable as a faithful interpretation of the mind and meaning of the poet, enriched as it is with notes and dissertations of the highest value in the way of criticism, illustration, and explanation."
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