Rome has inspired writers for centuries, appearing as a place of ambition, beauty, intrigue and contradiction. This anthology follows the city through different periods and perspectives, bringing together voices from classical history to modern literature.

Selected by Jonathan Keates, the collection includes writing by authors such as Plutarch, Goethe, Hawthorne and Wharton. The compact hardback belongs to Everyman’s Library Pocket Classics and offers a literary journey through the city’s many identities.