His schooling. Schools at that time spent a lot of time teaching Latin and studying texts written by such authors as Ovid, Terence, Plautus, Seneca, and Plutarch. All of these authors strongly influenced Shakespeare.
Ancient Greek and Roman Culture
Could it be . . . plays? I think so.
Octavia is a character in Shakespeare's play "Antony and Cleopatra," which was likely written between 1606 and 1607. She is the sister of Caesar Augustus and serves as a significant figure in the political and emotional dynamics of the play. Her role highlights themes of loyalty, family, and the complexities of power during the Roman era.
Ben Jonson was influenced by the classical works of ancient Greek and Roman playwrights, particularly in his focus on structure, character development, and themes of morality. His experiences in the London theater scene, including his interactions with contemporaries like William Shakespeare, also shaped his writing style and approach to drama. Additionally, Jonson's personal beliefs, particularly his interest in the human condition and social commentary, motivated him to create works that explored the complexities of life and society.
Coriolanus, Julius Caesar and Antony and Cleopatra are taken from Roman history. Titus Andronicus is fictional but set in Imperial Rome. Troilus and Cressida is set during the Trojan War, and is in fact derived from incidents in the Iliad. Timon of Athens, Pericles, The Two Noble Kinsmen, and The Comedy of Errors are set in an Ancient Greece which strongly resembles medieval or renaissance Europe. A Midsummer Night's Dream has a couple of characters from Greek mythology, but they are jammed together with characters from other kinds of legends and with everyday people in a strange mish-mosh. Only one of Shakespeare's plays conforms to the style of Greek and Roman plays: The Comedy of Errors.
Roman culture influenced American culture through its architecture, literate and laws. The Neoclassical architecture and sculpture (18th to early 20th century) was based on Roman architecture. Roma literature influenced western literature and the American elites until the 20th century. Modern law has been influenced by Roman law. There was also an interest in Roman history and mythology
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ancient Greek and roman culture
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The people of the Byzantine part of the empire were Roman but heavily influenced by the Greek culture. Note that they were Roman, not Italian. The citizens in the eastern part of the empire considered themselves just as "Roman" as the people in the west.The people of the Byzantine part of the empire were Roman but heavily influenced by the Greek culture. Note that they were Roman, not Italian. The citizens in the eastern part of the empire considered themselves just as "Roman" as the people in the west.The people of the Byzantine part of the empire were Roman but heavily influenced by the Greek culture. Note that they were Roman, not Italian. The citizens in the eastern part of the empire considered themselves just as "Roman" as the people in the west.The people of the Byzantine part of the empire were Roman but heavily influenced by the Greek culture. Note that they were Roman, not Italian. The citizens in the eastern part of the empire considered themselves just as "Roman" as the people in the west.The people of the Byzantine part of the empire were Roman but heavily influenced by the Greek culture. Note that they were Roman, not Italian. The citizens in the eastern part of the empire considered themselves just as "Roman" as the people in the west.The people of the Byzantine part of the empire were Roman but heavily influenced by the Greek culture. Note that they were Roman, not Italian. The citizens in the eastern part of the empire considered themselves just as "Roman" as the people in the west.The people of the Byzantine part of the empire were Roman but heavily influenced by the Greek culture. Note that they were Roman, not Italian. The citizens in the eastern part of the empire considered themselves just as "Roman" as the people in the west.The people of the Byzantine part of the empire were Roman but heavily influenced by the Greek culture. Note that they were Roman, not Italian. The citizens in the eastern part of the empire considered themselves just as "Roman" as the people in the west.The people of the Byzantine part of the empire were Roman but heavily influenced by the Greek culture. Note that they were Roman, not Italian. The citizens in the eastern part of the empire considered themselves just as "Roman" as the people in the west.
The northwestern edge
The Germanic peoples who lived on the fringes of the Roman Empire and those who invaded the western part of this empire were influenced by Roman culture. They did not adopt it. They retained their distinctive culture. The influence was due to contact with the Romans
The Romans were so influenced by Greek culture because many who immigrated to Italy were Greek and so brought their religion and culture to Italy and developed it mixed with the previous settlers. A classic example/myth of this is the story of Romulus and Remus.
architecture Government, their way of life basically.
It was the Italian humanists. Humanism was a current of thought that held that the education of the elites should be about the promotion of a civic sense and an interest in culture. The foundation of this was the study of Latin literature and rhetoric. This sparked an interest in Roman culture and learning. The father of humanism was Petrarch.