Description: Livius Andronicus, Naevius, and Caecilius were highly influential pioneers in the creation and development of Latin poetry, especially tragedy, comedy, historical drama, and epic, not only in the adaptation of Greek models but also in the inclusion of Roman allusions, subjects, and themes.
Brief description: Niall W. Slater is Samuel Candler Dobbs Professor of Latin and Greek at Emory University.