Week 3 Roman Literature PDF

WEEK 3 Favorites Tags Last edited time @October 22, 2024 3:53 AM Archive Created time @October 21, 2024 9:54 PM WEEK 3 Roman Literature Cope With "Cope" means handling a challenge or di...

WEEK 3 Favorites Tags Last edited time @October 22, 2024 3:53 AM Archive Created time @October 21, 2024 9:54 PM WEEK 3 Roman Literature Cope With "Cope" means handling a challenge or difficulty effectively. Similar words include "contend with," "get by," "grapple with," "make do," and "manage.” COPE UP is often mistakenly used instead of "keep up." It's incorrect usage. Example Sentences: Students should cope with the demands of blended learning. Parents must understand the downsides of blended learning, so that they can help their children cope with this situation. WEEK 3 1  Ancient Rome FACTS The literature of Rome holds a secondary place in classical literature of antiquity, likely because Romans were more focused on action and practicality, while Greeks were more inclined to think and create. Roman literature was greatly imitative of Greek models. Greek literature was translated into Latin, and it provided the models that Roman youths studied and learned by heart. SATIRE - Literary type invented by romans GLORY THAT WAS GREECE was applied to the Greeks because of their attainments in literature, sculpture, architecture, and philosophy. Granduer that was Rome This term highlights how Romans not only imitated Greek literature but also created their own works on a grander scale, incorporating specific Roman traditions and details. Ancient Rome city of rome located at central italy As Rome expanded, it encountered the Greeks directly, leading to Greek influence becoming a significant aspect of Roman life. Roman Culture The city had several theaters, gymnasiums, taverns, baths, and brothels. WEEK 3 2  The early Romans made little progress in literary composition until they conquered and enslaved the Greeks. Romans were so impressed by Greek artistic achievements that they began to imitate Greek literature. Roman authors were most successful in imitating the Greeks in theater and comedic plays. The Major Writers of Rome Virgil He was regarded by the Romans as their greatest poet. His fame rests chiefly on the Aeneid. The Aeneid tells the story of Rome's legendary founder. It proclaims the Roman mission to civilize the world under divine guidance. Ovid He was a Roman poet noted especially for his Ars Amatoria and Metamorphoses. His verse had immense influence through imaginative interpretations of classical myth. He is also recognized for his supreme technical accomplishment in poetry. Horace He was an outstanding Latin lyric poet and satirist under Emperor Augustus. The most frequent themes of his Odes and verse Epistles include love, friendship, philosophy, and the art of poetry. Martial He was a Roman poet who perfected the Latin epigram. His work provides a vivid picture of Roman society. WEEK 3 3  Cicero He was a Roman statesman, lawyer, scholar, and writer who attempted to uphold republican principles during the civil wars that led to the downfall of the Roman Republic. His writings include works on rhetoric, orations, philosophical treatises, political essays, and letters. greatest Roman orator. Conclusion Greek literature introduced the art of storytelling and explored the human psyche. Roman literature added perspective and realism to writing. Together, they established the Classical tradition, a cornerstone of Western literary culture. WEEK 3 4