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tude of rival stories of Greek origin. The Greek story-telling faculty supplied
mythical founders to all cities that lacked an authentic record of their creation, and
to some whose genesis was a matter of history; its range of invention did not stop
at ...
tude of rival stories of Greek origin. The Greek story-telling faculty supplied
mythical founders to all cities that lacked an authentic record of their creation, and
to some whose genesis was a matter of history; its range of invention did not stop
at ...
Pagina 268
At the same time the extension of the Roman empire raised Latin to the position
of a universal language in Italy and imposed upon the Romans the duty of
learning Greek as a second tongue. In the study of Latin the Italians proved such
willing ...
At the same time the extension of the Roman empire raised Latin to the position
of a universal language in Italy and imposed upon the Romans the duty of
learning Greek as a second tongue. In the study of Latin the Italians proved such
willing ...
Pagina 269
This widespread study of Greek by the Romans improved their ear and gave
them a sense for the finer points of linguistic usage ; at the same time it provided
them with a wide range of models of literary form and style. The influence of
Greek ...
This widespread study of Greek by the Romans improved their ear and gave
them a sense for the finer points of linguistic usage ; at the same time it provided
them with a wide range of models of literary form and style. The influence of
Greek ...
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