Harold North Fowler's 'A History of Roman Literature' is an indispensable guide to the literary landscape of ancient Rome. Fowler's book offers a comprehensive and accessible overview of the major writers and works of Roman literature, with an emphasis on providing historical context and biographical details to help readers connect with the personalities behind the texts. This book also offers insight into the importance of lost works of literature and their authors, as well as summaries of literature from the third to the fifth centuries, which played an essential role in shaping European civilization.