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it is derivative of the greeks
therefore of lesser stature
virgil is no homer
it made greater achievements
in history than in poetry
livy and tacitus very respected
to this day
horace much less so
the first novels
in the modern sense
were written
in latin
the golden ***
there is an artificiality
and ill-at-ease quality
to latin drama
that betrays the fact
that it was imitative
of the greeks
Roman literature was Latin literature. It had epics, tragedies, comedies and satires. It started with translations of Greek works of literature or works modelled on Greek styles. It then developed more of a character of its own.
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Which contribution to Roman society did Virgil make?
Virgil is considered the best poet of classical Latin literature. His contribution was to bring Latin literature to its greatest heights.
Roman art and literature blended roman civilization with that of who?
It borrowed a LOT from Greece. The Roman Empire also incorporated culture from other areas that they conquered.
Oldest and most influential national literature in the western world?
The oldest and most influential national literature in the western world is the Greek literature. This is followed by Roman and Ancient Hinduism mythologies.
What age of roman literature was also known as the imperial period?
The imperial period of Roman literature (the Age of Augustus) is known as the "golden age" due to the patronage of the arts by the emperor. This period included works by the poets Vergil, Horace, and Ovid.
What are two of Charlemagne's achievements?
He conquered and united most of Europe during the middle ages, and was crowned Holy Roman Emperor by the Pope.
What were the achievements of Rome in the areas of literature and art?
In art the Romans had excellent sculpture, mosaics, frescoes and jewellery. In literature they wrote good drama, comedies and satires. Some Romans writers, such as Virgil, Ovid, Horace, and Terence influenced European literature for centuries after the decay of Roman civilisation.
Roman literature declined after the death of?
Roman literature declined after the death of Augustus
What achievements did the roman government have?
BASKETBALL
What is the achievements of roman art?
The building
What are the roman achievements in engineering?
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What were some of achievements in literature and medicine during the golden age of abbasid rule?
it was the literature of realism and poetry
What were some of the achievements in literature and medicine during the golden age of Abbasid's rule?
it was the literature of realism and poetry
Did Caesar Augustus achieve art and literature?
Under Augustus, art and literature flourished. It is called the Golden Age of Roman literature.Under Augustus, art and literature flourished. It is called the Golden Age of Roman literature.Under Augustus, art and literature flourished. It is called the Golden Age of Roman literature.Under Augustus, art and literature flourished. It is called the Golden Age of Roman literature.Under Augustus, art and literature flourished. It is called the Golden Age of Roman literature.Under Augustus, art and literature flourished. It is called the Golden Age of Roman literature.Under Augustus, art and literature flourished. It is called the Golden Age of Roman literature.Under Augustus, art and literature flourished. It is called the Golden Age of Roman literature.Under Augustus, art and literature flourished. It is called the Golden Age of Roman literature.
What are some Ancient Roman achievements?
roads
What were the Roman's achievements?
architecure and democratic government
What were the two achievements of the maurya empire?
art, culture architetcture, and literature.
Who was the most famous epic poet of roman literature?
The most famous epic poet of Roman literature was Virgil.
