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Another part are the works themselves. Literature can only be judged by reading it, and certainly it cannot be characterized in a few pages. But a man ignorant of Greek and anxious to estimate its value might form some idea by inquiring the opinion of qualified judges. He would find them unanimous: I suppose it is true that no man of eminence qualified to speak has ever spoken of Greek literature in any tone but one. The first testi mony is that of the Romans. It is borne by their literature, starting in translations from Greek, adopting one after another of their genres, permeated through and through (and most of all in the greatest writers) by imitations, reminiscences, influences of Greek, confessing and g'lorying in' the debt. In learning,' says Cicero, and in every branch of literature, the Greeks are our masters.' 1 A Roman boy should begin his studies with Greek, Quintilian thought, because Latin learning is derived from Greek 2 The same note is repeated in the literature of the Renaissance, and re-echoed by the most various voices of our own century.
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Another part are the works themselves. Literature can only be judged by reading it, and certainly it cannot be characterized in a few pages. But a man ignorant of Greek and anxious to estimate its value might form some idea by inquiring the opinion of qualified judges. He would find them unanimous: I suppose it is true that no man of eminence qualified to speak has ever spoken of Greek literature in any tone but one. The first testi mony is that of the Romans. It is borne by their literature, starting in translations from Greek, adopting one after another of their genres, permeated through and through (and most of all in the greatest writers) by imitations, reminiscences, influences of Greek, confessing and g'lorying in' the debt. In learning,' says Cicero, and in every branch of literature, the Greeks are our masters.' 1 A Roman boy should begin his studies with Greek, Quintilian thought, because Latin learning is derived from Greek 2 The same note is repeated in the literature of the Renaissance, and re-echoed by the most various voices of our own century.
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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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The same imprint, clear or faint, is on all our literary forms, except perhaps one. Epic, lyric, elegiac, dramatic, didactic, poetry, history, biography, rhetoric and oratory, the epigram, the essay, the sermon, the novel, letter writing and literary criticism are all Greek by origin, and in nearly every case their name betrays their source. Rome raises a doubtful claim to satire, but the substance of satire is present in the Old Comedy, and the form seems to have existed in writings now lost. There are even one or two genres, Such as the imaginary Speech, which Greece invented and which are not, fortunately, found in modern litera ture. When the curtain rose on Homer, European literature did not exist: long before it falls on the late Byzantines, the lines were laid on which. It has moved up to our own day. This is the entire work of a single people, politically weak, numerically small, materially poor - according to the economy of nature which in things of the mind and the spirit gives a germinating power to few. The Greeks are justly admired for individual poems, plays, and pieces of writing but it Was something even greater. To have explored the possibilities of literature so far that posterity, while it has developed Greek genres, has not hitherto been able to add to them.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book is a comprehensive collection of excerpts from ancient Greek literature, meticulously selected and translated to offer an immersive journey into the minds and hearts of the people who shaped Western civilization. The author skillfully traces the origins and development of Greek literature, placing it within its historical and cultural context. By examining works from Homer to Plutarch, this book uncovers the enduring themes and ideas that continue to resonate with readers today. From the epic battles of the Iliad to the philosophical inquiries of Plato, the selections offer a profound exploration of human nature, morality, and the search for meaning. Through its insightful commentary, this book establishes the profound impact Greek literature has had on subsequent Western thought, making it an invaluable resource for those seeking to understand the foundations of our cultural heritage. 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. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9780243324552_0
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