A Translation of Octavia, a Latin Tragedy, with Notes and Introduction

by Unknown

May 29 1901

THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE THESIS PREPARED UNDER MY SUPERVISION BY

Elizabeth Hall

ENTITLED Translation of Octavia, a Latin Tragedy with Notes and Introduction

IS APPROVED BY ME AS FULFILLING THIS PART OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE OF A.M.

Herbert J Barton
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT OF Latin.

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INTRODUCTION

Octavia is the only extant tragedy in fabula praetexta or historical Roman tragedy in Roman scene and setting. It is remarkably true to fact, and almost every statement may be verified by reference to the ancient historians.