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Catullus.

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THE text of this edition has been prepared with particular care, mainly on the authority of the two best codices, G and O, the latter having been collated by the editor himself at Oxford in the summer of 1889. The work is furnished with an introduction, in which the poet's life and character, his relations with his contemporaries, his literary activity, and the manuscript tradition of his poems are fully treated, and an exposition of his metres is given. The appendix contains a complete collation of G and O, and a reduced fac-simile of a page of the latter codex forms the frontispiece of the volume. There are two indexes, one of the proper names mentioned in the introduction or in the text; the other, of the matters treated in the notes.

Livy, Books XXI. and XXII.

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THE scope and method of this book have been illustrated in

the volume of Livy already published. The immediate needs of the learner are recognized throughout, that he may appreciate the power and charm of Livy's narrative, and acquire the art of reading Latin as Latin. Due attention is also given to the great duel between Rome and Carthage that gives to these books of Livy an exceptional historical value.

COLLEGE SERIES OF GREEK AUTHORS.

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PROFESSOR THOMAS D. SEYMOUR

HIS series will include the works either entire or selected of all the Greek authors suitable to be read in American colleges. The volumes contain uniformly an Introduction, Text, Notes, Rhythmical Schemes where necessary, an Appendix including a brief bibliography and critical notes, and a full Index. In accordance with the prevailing desire of teachers, the notes are placed below the text, but to accommodate all, and, in particular, to provide for examinations, the text is printed and bound separately, and sold at the nominal price of forty cents. In form the volumes are a square octavo. All except text editions are bound both in cloth and in paper. Large Porson type, and clear diacritical marks emphasize distinctions and minimize the strain upon the student's eyes. As the names of the editors are a sufficient guaranty of their work, and as the volumes thus far issued have been received with uniform favor, the Publishers have thought it unnecessary to publish recommendations. Texts are supplied free to professors for classes using the text and note editions. See also the Announcements.

The Clouds of Aristophanes.

Edited on the basis of Kock's edition. By M. W. HUMPHREYS, Professor in University of Virginia. Square 8vo. 252 pages. Cloth: Mailing Price, $1.50; Introduction, $1.40. Paper, $1.20 and $1.10. Text Edition: 88 pages. Paper: Mailing Price, 45 cents; Introduction, 40

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SINCE the place of Aristophanes in American Colleges is not definitely fixed, the Commentary is adapted to a tolerably wide range of preparation.

The Bacchantes of Euripides.

146 pages.

Edited on the basis of Wecklein's edition. By I. T. BECKWITH, Pro-
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THE Introduction and Notes aim, first of all, to help the student understand the purport of the drama as a whole, and the place each part occupies in the development of the poet's plan; and in the second place, while explaining the difficulties, to encourage in the learner a habit of broader study.

Introduction to the Language

Homer.

and Verse of

By THOMAS D. SEYMOUR, Hillhouse Professor of Greek in Yale College. Square 8vo. 104 pages. Cloth: Mailing Price, 80 cents; Introduction, 75 cents. Paper: 65 cents and 60 cents.

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MIIS is a practical book of reference designed primarily to accompany the forthcoming edition of Homer in the College Series of Greek Authors, but equally well adapted to any other edition. It clears away many of the student's difficulties by explaining dialectic forms, metrical peculiarities, and difficult points in Homeric style and syntax, with carefully chosen examples.

The Table of Contents occupies one page; the Index ten pages. Homer's Iliad, Books I.-III. and Books IV.-VI.

Both edited or the basis of the Ameis-Hentze edition, by THOMAS D SEYMOUR, Hillhouse Professor of Greek in Yale College. Square 8vo. Books I.-III. 235 pages. Cloth: Mailing price, $1.50; for introduction, $1.40. Paper: $1.20 and $1.10

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Books IV.-VI. 214 pages. Cloth Mailing price, $1.50; for introduction, $1.40. Paper $1.20 and $1.10.

TEXT EDITION of each. 66 pages. Paper: Mailing price, 45 cents; for introduction, 40 cents.

THE HE editor has made many additions to the German edition in order to adapt the work more perfectly to the use of American classes. But he has endeavored to aid the teacher in doing scholarly work with his classes, not to usurp the teacher's functions. References have been made to the editor's Homeric Language and Verse for the explanation of Epic forms. Illustrations have been drawn freely from the Old Testament, from Vergil, and from Milton. A critical Appendix and an Index are added.

The second of these volumes contains the only full commentary published in this country on Books IV.-VI.

Homer's Odyssey, Books I-IV.

Edited on the basis of the Ameis-Hentze edition. By B. PERRIN, Pro fessor of Greek in Adelbert College. Square 8vo. 230 pages. Cloth: Mailing Price, $1.50; Introduction, $1.40. Paper: $1.20 and $1.10. Text Edition: 75 pages. Paper: Mailing Price, 45 cents; Introduction, 40 cents.

THE German edition has been freely changed to adapt it to the needs of American college classes, but record is made in the appendix of all important deviations from the opinions of the German editors. References are rather liberally given to the leading American grammars, and also to Monro's Homeric Grammar. As the gist of matter referred to is always given in the current note, such references are usually meant for those who desire to collect further illustrative material. Much attention has been paid to the indication or citation of iterati, conventional phrases, and metrical formulæ. The student should realize in some measure both the bulk of this material, and its bearing on the critical analysis of the poem. The latest accepted views in Homeric Archæology are presented. The Appendix gives not only strictly critical data, but also material which should enable a student with limited apparatus to understand the historical and literary status of controverted views.

The Apology and Crito of Plato.

Edited on the basis of Cron's edition. By LOUIS DYER, AssistantProfessor in Harvard University. Square 8vo. iv +204 pages. Cloth: Mailing Price, $1.50; Introduction, $1.40. Paper: $1.20 and $1.10. Text Edition: 50 pages. Paper: Mailing Price, 45 cents; Introduction, 40 cents.

THIS edition gives a sketch of the history of Greek philosophy before Socrates, a Life of Plato and of Socrates, a summarized account of Plato's works, and a presentation of the Athenian law bearing upon the trial of Socrates. Its claims to the attention of teachers rest, first, upon the importance of Schanz's latest critical work, which is here for the first time made accessible-so far as the Apology and Crito are concerned to English readers, and second, upon the fulness of its citations from Plato's other works, and from contemporary Greek prose and poetry. For learners it provides the stimulus of constant illustration from familiar English literature, and the more indispensable discipline derived from a full explanation of grammatical and idiomatic difficulties.

The Protagoras-of Plato.

Edited on the basis of Sauppe's edition, with additions. By Professor J. A. TOWLE, Teacher of Greek in Westminster School, Dobb's Ferry, N.Y. Square 8vo. 175 pages. Cloth: Mailing price, $1.35; for introduction, $1.25. Paper: $1.05 and 95 cents.

Text Edition: 69 pages. Paper: By mail, 45 cents; for introd., 40 cents. THE Protagoras is perhaps the liveliest of the dialogues of Plato.

In few dialogues is the dramatic form so skilfully maintained without being overborne by the philosophical development. By the changing scenes, the variety in the treatment of the theme, and the repeated participation of the bystanders, the representation of a scene from real life is vivaciously sustained.

Noticeable, too, is the number of vividly elaborated characters: Socrates, ever genial, ready for a contest, and toying with his opponents. Protagoras, disdainful toward the other sophists, condescending toward Socrates. Prodicus, surcharged with synonymic wisdom. Hippias, pretentious and imposing. The impetuous Alcibiades and the tranquil Critias.

Herr Geheim-Rath Sauppe is the Nestor of German philologists, and his Introduction and Commentary have been accepted as models by scholars.

The Antigone of Sophocles.

Edited on the basis of Wolff's edition. By MARTIN L. D'OOGE, Ph.D., Professor of Greek in the University of Michigan. Square 8vo. 196 pages. Cloth: Mailing price, $1.50; for introduction, $1.40. Paper: $1.20 and $1.10. Text Edition: 59 pages. Paper: Mailing price, 45 cents; for introduction, 40 cents.

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HE Commentary has been adapted to the needs of that large number of students who begin their study of Greek tragedy with this play. The Appendix furnishes sufficient material for an intelligent appreciation of the most important problems in the textual criticism of the play. The rejected readings of Wolff are placed just under the text. The rhythmical schemes are based upon those of J. H. Heinrich Schmidt.

Thucydides, Book I.

Edited on the basis of Classen's edition. By the late CHARLES D. MORRIS, M.A. (Oxon.), Professor in the Johns Hopkins University. Square 8vo. 353 pages. Cloth: Mailing price, $1.75; for introduction, $1.65. Paper: $1.45 and $1.35. Text Edition: 91 pages. Paper: Mailing price, 45 cents; for introduction, 40 cents.

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