The Classical Tradition: Greek and Roman Influences on Western LiteratureOxford University Press, 1967 - 763 Seiten This landmark book explores the ways in which the Greco-Roman tradition has shaped modern European and American literature. |
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... important is translation . He chose four important Latin books , and with some assistance turned them into Anglo - Saxon , for the instruction and improvement of his people . They dealt with the four most essential subjects . 1. The ...
... important is translation . He chose four important Latin books , and with some assistance turned them into Anglo - Saxon , for the instruction and improvement of his people . They dealt with the four most essential subjects . 1. The ...
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... important for his language , but much more important for his thought , was Boethius . Chaucer translated The Consolation of Philosophy from the Latin original , with the help of a French version and an explanatory edition . Although his ...
... important for his language , but much more important for his thought , was Boethius . Chaucer translated The Consolation of Philosophy from the Latin original , with the help of a French version and an explanatory edition . Although his ...
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... important : for it was a revolution of the mind . Like all sensitive and educated men , Shakespeare shared in its excitements . It was one of his great spiritual experiences . True , England was more important to him ; and so was the ...
... important : for it was a revolution of the mind . Like all sensitive and educated men , Shakespeare shared in its excitements . It was one of his great spiritual experiences . True , England was more important to him ; and so was the ...
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INTRODUCTION | 1 |
Christianity enriched by GrecoRoman folklore | 9 |
PASTORAL | 12 |
Urheberrecht | |
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