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100	1		_aSellar, W. Y. _q(William Young), _d1825-1890
245	1	4	_aThe Roman Poets of the Republic, 2nd edition
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2015
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
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338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2015-02-20
508			_aProduced by Irma Spehar, Sarah Graham and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
520			_a"The Roman Poets of the Republic, 2nd edition" by W. Y. Sellar is a scholarly examination of Latin poetry written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the characteristics, influences, and merits of Roman poets during the Republic, particularly focusing on their connection to Greek literature and their role in shaping Roman cultural identity. It explores various poets across different periods, offering insights into their themes, styles, and the social context in which they wrote. The opening of the work sets the stage for an in-depth analysis of Roman poetry and its historical significance. Sellar discusses the fluctuating opinions about the value of Latin poetry over time, particularly as it has been compared to the poetry of Greece. He argues that, while Roman poetry was often viewed as imitative rather than original, it still possesses a distinct charm and emotional depth that reflects the complexities of Roman life and character. Sellar also outlines the early development of Roman literary forms and the transition from indigenous poetic traditions to the influence of Greek artistry, emphasizing the unique contributions of individual poets as well as the broader cultural implications of their works. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aLatin poetry -- History and criticism
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48323
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