The surviving works of Ausonius (c. 310-c. 395 CE) include much poetry, notably "The Daily Round" and "The Moselle." There is also an address of thanks to Gratian for the consulship. The stated aim of Eucharisticus by Paulinus Pellaeus (376-after 459 CE) is to give thanks for the guidance of providence in its author's life. Ausonius (Decimus Magnus), ca. 310-ca. 395 CE, a doctor's son, was born at Burdigala (Bordeaux). After a good education in grammar and rhetoric and a short period during which he was an advocate, he took to teaching rhetoric in a school which he began in 334. Among his students was Paulinus, who was afterwards Bishop of Nola; and he seems to have become some sort of Christian himself. Thirty years later Ausonius was called by Emperor Valentinian to be tutor to Gratian, who subsequently as emperor conferred on him honours including a consulship in 379. In 383, after Gratian's murder, Ausonius retired to Bordeaux. Ausonius's surviving works, some with deep feeling, some composed it seems for fun, some didactic, include much poetry: poems about himself and family, notably "The Daily Round"; epitaphs on heroes in the Trojan War, memorials on Roman emperors, and epigrams on various subjects; poems about famous cities and about friends and colleagues. "The Moselle," a description of that river, is among the most admired of his poems. There is also an address of thanks to Gratian for the consulship.

A fourth century Roman poet and teacher of rhetoric from Burdigala in Aquitaine, Ausonius was called by Emperor Valentinian to be tutor to Gratian, who subsequently as emperor conferred on him a consulship. Ausonius’ extant poems reveal deep feeling, with an engaging and lively tone, opening an intriguing window into the world of the late Empire. Delphi’s Ancient Classics series provides eReaders with the wisdom of the Classical world, with both English translations and the original Latin texts. This eBook presents Ausonius’ complete extant works, with illustrations, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1) * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Ausonius’ life and works * Features the complete extant works of Ausonius, in both English translation and the original Latin * Concise introduction to Ausonius * Includes Hugh G. Evelyn-White’s translation, previously appearing in the Loeb Classical Library edition of Ausonius * Excellent formatting of the texts * Easily locate the poems you want to read with individual contents tables * Provides a special dual English and Latin text of the major poems, allowing readers to compare the sections paragraph by paragraph — ideal for Latin students * Features a bonus biography — discover Ausonius’ world Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to explore our range of Ancient Classics titles or buy the entire series as a Super Set CONTENTS: The Translation The Works of Ausonius The Latin Texts List of Latin Texts The Dual Texts Dual Latin and English Texts The Biography Introduction to Ausonius by Hugh G. Evelyn-White (1919) Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles