Fragmentary Republican Latin, Volume I. Ennius, Testimonia. Epic Fragments, Hardback/Quintus Ennius
Quintus Ennius (239-169), widely regarded as the father of Roman literature, was instrumental in creating a new Roman literary identity, domesticating the Greek forms of epic and drama, and pursuing a range of other literary and intellectual pursuits. He inspired major developments in Roman religion, social organization, and popular culture.