Eight programmes on the background of the Roman World
7: Vergil and the Latin literary tradition by ROBERT COLEMAN
Fellow of Emmanuel College. Cambridge
The Aeneid is the most ambitious work of Rome's greatest poet. In this programme Mr. Coleman assesses Vergil's achievement as an epic poet in the context of Roman literature.
With readings by HAMLYN BENSON
Produced by Adrian Johnson
Second broadcast
September 27: L. P. Wilkinson on Roman education and oratory
A reading list can be obtained by sending a stamped addressed foolscap envelope to The Romans, Further Education Department [address removed]