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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
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∙ 11y ago
Roman epic poetry is known for its grandiose themes, metered verse, and heroic protagonists. It often draws inspiration from historical events or mythology, featuring elevated language and epic similes. Key Roman epic poets include Virgil, Ovid, and Lucan, who each contributed to the rich tradition of Roman epic poetry.
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∙ 13y agoRoman writers turned to the Greeks for inspiration in writing poetry, plays, and tall tales.
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Who was the goddess of epic poetry?
Calliope was the muse of epic poetry.
What are the Examples of Philippine epics?
The Maragtas Chronicles of Panay, Biag ni Lam-ang, etc.
Greek myth the muse of epic poetry?
Calliope was the muse of epic poetry.
Muse of epic poetry in Greek mythology?
Calliope was the Muse of epic poetry.
Which war lasted a decade?
As reported by Greek and Roman epic poetry the Trojan War lasted about 10 years.
What is the different between epic poetry and American epic poetry?
pic poetry is about larger than life her; american poetry celebrates the common person.
What has the author Wolfgang Reichel written?
Wolfgang Reichel has written: 'Homerische Waffen' -- subject(s): Civilization, Greek and Roman, Arms and armor, Civilization, Homeric, Epic poetry, Greek, Weapons, History and criticism, Criticism and interpretation, Greek Epic poetry, Greek and Roman Civilization, Homeric Civilization
Rap and epic poetry are different because?
If someone tells you that rap has roots in African American experiences, but epic poetry is based on Greek and Roman cultures, they are really ignorant and very wrong. Epic poetry is found in all cultures, going back to the Epic of Gilgamesh in ancient Mesapotamia. Beowulf is an Old English epic. African Africans have lots of oral epics such as Lianja. Rap is not epic poetry because it does not tell a story of a supernaturally great hero. The only reason that there are no African American epics is that nobody has got around to writing one yet.
What are some examples of epic jobs?
Epic jobs can only mean jobs regarding epic poetry. One can get epic poetry jobs as a freelancer for companies that uses these epic parts for their advertisements.
What are the stories of epic poetry?
poetry is something that you write
What type of poetry are the Iilaid and The Odyssey?
They are considered epic poetry.
How is rap different from epic poetry?
Commerical rap is poetry with a beat behind it. Freestyle rap is poetry said from "the top of the head". Epic poetry is a story told through a poem.
