Post-Augustan Poetry From Seneca to Juvenal by Harold Edgeworth Butler

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Author Butler, Harold Edgeworth, 1878-1951
Title Post-Augustan Poetry From Seneca to Juvenal
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Summary "Post-Augustan Poetry From Seneca to Juvenal" by Harold Edgeworth Butler is a scholarly examination of the poetic literature that emerged in the Roman Empire after the Augustan age, likely written in the early 20th century. The work aims to illuminate the often-neglected poets of this period, exploring their strengths despite their acknowledged weaknesses, and to place them in their historical and cultural context. The opening of the work sets the stage for an in-depth analysis of the decline of post-Augustan poetry, tracing the shift in literary style and originality following the brilliance of earlier Roman poets. Butler discusses the influences of key emperors, such as Tiberius and Nero, on the literary world, and sets out the various causes contributing to the decline of poetic rigor. It highlights the societal and educational contexts that fostered a deteriorating literary environment, characterized by artificiality and a lack of genuine moral fervor. Overall, the beginning of this work introduces a critical perspective on the post-Augustan literary landscape, preparing the reader for a detailed exploration of individual poets and their contributions to Roman literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature
Subject Latin poetry -- History and criticism
Subject Rome -- In literature
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EBook-No. 9303
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Most Recently Updated Jan 2, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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