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The authoritative definition for " Classic Literarture " , substrated as per the democratic classification of literary genre , is, " Any work of literature compiled during the ancient Greek or the ancient Roman era. Any such work that have become the marrow of human lore and credence".
However " Classic Literarture " also connote's - any literary work ( poetry , prose , fiction , non - fiction ) that are generally considered a class of their own and are requisite reading material. Classic literary work are not confined to the English language and include world literarure.
Classic Literarure have the followig savour - They are timeless and relate to a reader of any generation , they have a realm of their own and lay the foundation for a new genre of literary work , they are very well accepted and enjoy popular recognition , regardless of criticism or censure pitched against them , they have the probity of excellence , the author of such a work " MUST " have a well renouned , famous and presrtigious persona.
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∙ 12y ago
Classical literature typically embodies timeless themes, universal truths, and enduring values. It often features well-developed characters, intricate plots, and a formal writing style. Additionally, classical literature often serves as a reflection of the historical and cultural context in which it was written.
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∙ 16y agobook that was written fifty years ago and many people enjoyed it. stands the test of time relates to every generation can be enjoyed by people of all ages
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∙ 14y agoA book that's held in high regard by most people and is considered significant to a broad genre of literature
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∙ 11y agoit represents the beliefs and problems of the time it was writen
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What has the author Judith E Kalb written?
Judith E. Kalb has written: 'Russia's Rome' -- subject(s): Classical influences, Russian literature, Rome, Imperialism in literature, In literature, National characteristics, Russian, in literature
When was The Oxford Companion to Classical Literature created?
The Oxford Companion to Classical Literature was created in 1989.
What Supports and promotes the arts and humanities?
classical languages and classical literature
The classical period of English literature?
Elizabethan
What has the author Nancy A Mace written?
Nancy A. Mace has written: 'Henry Fielding's novels and the classical tradition' -- subject- s -: Ancient Rhetoric, Appreciation, Classical influences, Classical literature, English literature, Fiction, Knowledge, Literature, Rhetoric, Ancient, Technique
What has the author Wyman H Herendeen written?
Wyman H. Herendeen has written: 'From landscape to literature' -- subject(s): Classical influences, Classical literature, English poetry, History and criticism, Landscape in literature, Rivers in literature 'William Camden'
Why should greek religion be taught?
Because without understanding it at least a little bit, you can't understand classical literature at all. Without classical literature, it's hard to see how our own literature developed.
What has the author Otto Friedrich Gruppe written?
Otto Friedrich Gruppe has written: 'Deutsche Uebersetzerkunst' -- subject(s): Classical literature, Translations from classical literature, Versification, German literature, German language, Translations into German
What has the author Dara E Goldman written?
Dara E. Goldman has written: 'Out of bounds' -- subject(s): Caribbean National characteristics, Caribbean in literature National characteristics, Caribbean literature (Spanish), History and criticism, Islands in literature, National characteristics, Caribbean, National characteristics, Caribbean in literature
What has the author Frederick Jones written?
Frederick Jones has written: 'Business Law Handbook' 'Juvenal and the Satiric Genre (Classical Literature and Society Series) (Classical Literature and Society)'
What has the author Lisa J Kiser written?
Lisa J. Kiser has written: 'Telling classical tales' -- subject(s): Classical literature, Classicism, History, History and criticism, Knowledge, Literature, Narrative poetry, Women and literature
What is the study of classical languages literature history and philosophy?
Humanities.
