Lays of ancient Rome
About this book
Lays of Ancient Rome is an 1842 collection of narrative poems, or lays, by Thomas Babington Macaulay. Four of these recount heroic episodes from early Roman history with strong dramatic and tragic themes, giving the collection its name. Macaulay also included two poems inspired by recent history: Ivry (1824) and The Armada (1832).
Reader Profile
4.0/5 · 27 readers · 95 pages · ≈ 1 h 46 m · Demanding
How long does it take to read Lays of ancient Rome?
About ≈ 1 h 46 m — 95 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Lays of ancient Rome?
95 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Lays of ancient Rome?
It sits on the Poetry, History shelves.
Is Lays of ancient Rome in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Where does Lays of ancient Rome take place?
It is set in Rome, Rome (Italy), Rome (Empire).
Who wrote Lays of ancient Rome?
Thomas Babington Macaulay.
Where can I read Lays of ancient Rome online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library. Open Library