Down through the centuries, many authors have penned histories of Roman

literature in Latin. Whereas most of these works are often quite lengthy,

the Historia critica litterarum Latinarum, book from which this text is

taken is uncommon in its brevity. Written by Thomas Vallaurius, the passage

treats the Roman historian Q. Curtius Rufus who wrote a compelling history

of Alexander the Great’s deeds. While you listen to the audio you can

follow along in the transcription.