The Classical Tradition: Greek and Roman Influences on Western LiteratureOxford University Press, 1949 - 763 Seiten |
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... less rich , far less supple , far less noble in its overtones , and far less widely understood than Latin . If a medieval philosopher wanted to write a book about God , no single contemporary European tongue could provide him with ...
... less rich , far less supple , far less noble in its overtones , and far less widely understood than Latin . If a medieval philosopher wanted to write a book about God , no single contemporary European tongue could provide him with ...
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... less Greek'.24 He uses only three or four Greek words.25 He does bring in Latin words and phrases , but not so freely as many of his contemporaries , and with less sureness than he uses French and Italian . Latin is quoted most freely ...
... less Greek'.24 He uses only three or four Greek words.25 He does bring in Latin words and phrases , but not so freely as many of his contemporaries , and with less sureness than he uses French and Italian . Latin is quoted most freely ...
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... less contemporary in feeling than the plays by professional dramatists like Corneille and Dryden . It is also less dramatic ; and it is far less effective than its Greek models.3 The conflicts are less urgent 294 16. BAROQUE TRAGEDY.
... less contemporary in feeling than the plays by professional dramatists like Corneille and Dryden . It is also less dramatic ; and it is far less effective than its Greek models.3 The conflicts are less urgent 294 16. BAROQUE TRAGEDY.
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Christianity enriched by GrecoRoman folklore | 9 |
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