Classical Literature is the all-time' favorite of the readers. The traditional focus of Classical Literature had always been on the ancient Greek and Roman empires. With ages, it has gradually shifted its focus from Roman and Greek literatures to the literary, linguistic, artistic and historical aspects of the ancient Mediterranean world.
Classical Literature is synonymous with ancient Roman and Greek literary works. The term Classic ' refers to literary works that are precious and antique, having worldwide recognition and acceptance. Quality-wise, these are considered excellent compositions.
Western and Eastern Classical Literatures are the most popular forms of Classical Literature . The Western Classics consists mainly of the ancient Greek tragedies and comedies like:
Old Greek Tragedies
Homer Iliad
Odyssey
- Sophocles - Oedipus the King
Antigone
Bacchae
- Aristotle Poetics
- Vergil - Aeneid
Ancient Greek Comedies
Aristophanes - Clouds
Lysistrata
Republic
Among the famous Eastern Classical Literature , the twin Indian epics The Ramayana and The Mahabharata are the most popular classics .
Some more books on Classical Literature :
Francis Bacon - Colours of Good and Evil
Meditationes Sacrae
Giovanni Boccaccio - The Decameron
On Famous Women
John Bunyan The Pilgrim's Progress
William Congreve - The Way of the World
The Double Dealer
Love for Love
The Old Bachelor
The Mourning Bride
John Dryden All for Love or The World Well Lost
Absalom and Achitophel
MacFlecknoe
The Hind and the Panther
Oedipus
The Medal
Astraea Redux
Annus Mirabilis (Verse)
An Essay of Dramatick Poesie
- Sandro Botticelli Primavera
The Birth of Venus
Classical Literature forms the basis of all literature; it supplies the world literature with topics which are very original and a style which is distinct and unique.
