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100	1		_aBrowne, R. W. _q(Robert William), _d1809-1895
245	1	2	_aA History of Roman Classical Literature.
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2019
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
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337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2019-05-07
508			_aProduced by Richard Tonsing, Ted Garvin and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520			_a"A History of Roman Classical Literature" by R. W. Browne is an academic historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work explores the evolution of Roman literature from its rudimentary beginnings, elaborating on how it was influenced by earlier cultures, particularly that of the Greeks. The author details the significant authors, genres, and literary movements that characterized Roman literature within its historical context. The opening of the book outlines the early development of Roman classical literature, indicating its origins in a time when Rome had not yet produced notable literary figures. Browne discusses how the Roman literary tradition, influenced heavily by Greek literature, began to emerge around the time when Roman culture came into contact with Greek intellectual achievements. He highlights the challenges that Roman authors faced, such as a public uninterested in literature due to their focus on military and political pursuits, and emphasizes the patronage that was crucial for the growth of literary talent in Rome. The author sets the stage for a detailed examination of the significant eras and figures in Roman literature that emerge in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aLatin literature -- History and criticism
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59455
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