Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book explores the origins of Latin literature, focusing on its early dramatic and poetic forms. Beginning with the crude, entertaining farces of the Italic peoples, the author traces the evolution of Roman theater and poetry under the influence of Greek culture. The book examines the works of Livius Andronicus, considered the first Roman playwright, and Gnaeus Naevius, who introduced historical themes into Roman poetry with his epic on the Punic Wars. It also discusses the contributions of Quintus Ennius, a gifted poet and playwright who further refined Latin literature and earned the admiration of Scipio Africanus. The author highlights the significance of these early writers in laying the foundation for the development of a rich and sophisticated Latin literary tradition. These playwrights and poets not only entertained audiences but also tackled political and social issues, celebrated Roman achievements, and shaped the language and form of subsequent literary works. By shedding light on these early masters, this book provides a valuable perspective on the origins of one of the world's most influential literary traditions. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780267745821_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9780267745821
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9780267745821
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)