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1 online resource (284 pages) |
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Princeton Legacy Library |
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Princeton legacy library.
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| Contents |
Cover; Contents; II: Practical Implications-The Shared View of Augustus in the Political Press; I: The Response in France; I: Pope's "" To Augustus"" and the ""Daily Gazetteer"" |
| Summary |
Howard D. Weinbrot challenges the view that the period 1660-1800 is correctly regarded as the ""Augustan"" age of English literature, a time in which classical Augustan ideals provided a main source of inspiration. Scholars have held that British writers of the Restoration and eighteenth century considered Augustus Caesar to be the model of the wise ruler who enabled political, literary, and moral wisdom to flourish. This book shows on the contrary that classical standards, though often invoked, were often rejected by many informed citizens and writers of the day. Anti-Augustan sentiment con |
| Notes |
Includes index |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Augustus, Emperor of Rome, 63 B.C.-14 A.D. -- In literature
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Augustus, Emperor of Rome, 63 B.C.-14 A.D. -- Influence
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Augustus, Emperor of Rome, 63 B.C.-14 A.D. -- Influence
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Augustus, Emperor of Rome, 63 B.C.-14 A.D. -- In literature
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Augustus, Emperor of Rome, 63 B.C.-14 A.D. fast |
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English literature -- 18th century -- History and criticism
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Latin literature -- Appreciation -- England
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English literature -- Roman influences.
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Classicism -- England -- History -- 18th century
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LITERARY CRITICISM -- European -- English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh.
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English literature -- Roman influences
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Classicism
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English literature
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Influence (Literary, artistic, etc.)
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Latin literature -- Appreciation
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Literature
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Rome -- In literature
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England
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Rome (Empire)
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| Genre/Form |
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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History
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781400871704 |
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1400871700 |
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