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Title: Latin Literature

Note: Reading ease score: 49.2 (College-level). Difficult to read.

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Summary: "Latin Literature" by J. W. Mackail is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the evolution of Latin literature, exploring its origins and the impact of various influential figures and movements throughout Roman history. The text aims to provide an overview of significant authors, their contributions, and the broader cultural context of their times. At the start of "Latin Literature," the author contextualizes the emergence of a genuine Latin literary tradition, noting that its development was initially influenced by Greek literature. It outlines early contributions from figures like Livius Andronicus and Naevius, who began shaping Roman dramatic and epic poetry during the Republican era. Mackail emphasizes how these early works laid the groundwork for a distinct Roman identity, particularly through adaptations of Greek forms and themes. The opening sets the stage for further exploration of major poets and genres, illustrating the complex relationship between cultural influence and the evolution of a national literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Mackail, J. W. (John William), 1859-1945

EBook No.: 8894

Published: Sep 1, 2005

Downloads: 120

Language: English

Subject: Latin literature -- History and criticism

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Latin Literature

Note: Reading ease score: 49.2 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Distributed Proofreaders

Summary: "Latin Literature" by J. W. Mackail is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the evolution of Latin literature, exploring its origins and the impact of various influential figures and movements throughout Roman history. The text aims to provide an overview of significant authors, their contributions, and the broader cultural context of their times. At the start of "Latin Literature," the author contextualizes the emergence of a genuine Latin literary tradition, noting that its development was initially influenced by Greek literature. It outlines early contributions from figures like Livius Andronicus and Naevius, who began shaping Roman dramatic and epic poetry during the Republican era. Mackail emphasizes how these early works laid the groundwork for a distinct Roman identity, particularly through adaptations of Greek forms and themes. The opening sets the stage for further exploration of major poets and genres, illustrating the complex relationship between cultural influence and the evolution of a national literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Mackail, J. W. (John William), 1859-1945

EBook No.: 8894

Published: Sep 1, 2005

Downloads: 120

Language: English

Subject: Latin literature -- History and criticism

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.