"Latin literature dates to 240 BC, when the first stage play in Latin was performed in Rome."
Understanding of the development of Latin literature from its origins to the end of antiquity.
Roman Republic: This topic covers the period of Roman history from the founding of Rome in 753 BC to the establishment of the Roman Empire in 27 BC.
The Latin Language: The Latin language played a significant role in the development of Latin literature. This topic covers the basic grammatical and syntactical features of the Latin language.
Roman Empire: This topic covers the period when Rome was ruled by an emperor, from 27 BC to 476 AD. The literature of this period reflects the influence of the emperors and the instability of the empire.
Roman Society: This topic covers the social and cultural contexts in which Latin literature was produced. Topics include slavery, citizenship, gender roles, marriage, and the role of the family.
Roman Mythology: This topic covers the ancient Roman myths, legends, and pantheon of gods and goddesses that are frequently referenced in Latin literature.
Roman Philosophy: This topic covers the various philosophical schools of thought that emerged during the Roman period, including Stoicism, Epicureanism, and Neoplatonism.
Roman Epic: This topic covers the genre of Latin epic poetry, which typically tells the story of a hero and his or her adventures. Examples include Vergil's Aeneid and Ovid's Metamorphoses.
Roman Lyric Poetry: This topic covers the genre of Latin lyric poetry, which typically expresses personal emotion, often in the form of songs or odes. Examples include Horace's Odes and Catullus' Carmina.
Roman Drama: This topic covers the genre of Latin drama, which typically includes tragedy, comedy, and mime. Examples include the works of Seneca, Plautus, and Terence.
Roman Historiography: This topic covers the genre of Latin history writing, which typically focuses on the events of the Roman Republic and Empire. Examples include Livy's Ab Urbe Condita and Tacitus' Annals and Histories.
Classical Latin Literature: This type of history of Latin literature is focused on the works produced during the Roman Republic and Empire periods, from the 3rd century BC to the 5th century AD.
Medieval Latin Literature: This type of history of Latin literature is centered on the works produced during the Middle Ages, from the 6th century AD to the 14th century AD.
Renaissance Latin Literature: This type of history of Latin literature focuses on the works produced during the Renaissance period, from the 14th to the 17th century AD.
Christian Latin Literature: This type of history is centered on the works produced by Christian authors, from the 2nd century AD to the 18th century AD.
Roman Epigraphy: This type of history of Latin literature studies inscriptions on monuments, building facades, and public buildings that were produced in ancient Rome.
Latin Grammarians: This type of history of Latin literature centers on the works of classical scholars who wrote about Latin grammar and syntax.
Neo-Latin Literature: This type of history of Latin literature focuses on the literature produced after the Renaissance, from the 16th century AD to the present day.
Humanist Latin Literature: This type of history of Latin literature is centered on the works produced by Italian humanists during the 15th and 16th centuries.
Medieval Latin Poetry: This type of history of Latin literature is exclusively dedicated to the poetry produced during the Middle Ages, from the 6th to the 14th century AD.
Classical Rhetoric: This type of history of Latin literature is concerned with the study of Roman oratory and rhetoric, practiced by authors such as Cicero and Quintilian.
Roman Satire: This type of history of Latin literature is focused on the famous genre of Roman satire, characterized by its critical humor and social commentary.
Roman Historical Literature: This type of history of Latin literature is centered on the historical works produced during the Roman Republic and Empire time periods, such as Julius Caesar's "Commentaries on the Gallic War.".
Roman Elegiac Poetry: This type of history of Latin literature is focused on the elegiac poetry produced during the Roman Republic and Empire time periods.
Roman Epic Poetry: This type of history of Latin literature is centered on the epic poetry genre, concerned with grand historical narratives and heroic feats.
Roman Drama: This type of history of Latin literature studies the dramatic plays produced during the Roman Republic and Empire time periods, such as the works of Seneca and Plautus.
Roman Didactic Poetry: This type of history of Latin literature is focused on the didactic poetry genre, concerned with teaching and instructing the reader on various subjects.
Roman Philosophy: This type of history of Latin literature centers on the philosophy and reflective works produced during the Roman Republic and Empire time periods, such as the philosophical works of Cicero, Seneca, and Boethius.
Late Antique Latin Literature: This type of history of Latin literature is focused on the works produced during the late Roman Empire period, from the 4th to the 6th century AD.
Latin Hymnology: This type of history of Latin literature is centered on the hymns and spiritual songs produced by medieval and Renaissance authors.
Vulgar Latin Literature: This type of history of Latin literature is concerned with the non-classical, populist forms of Latin literature that existed during the Middle Ages and Renaissance period.
"Latin literature includes the essays, histories, poems, plays, and other writings written in the Latin language."
"Latin literature would flourish for the next six centuries."
"The classical era of Latin literature can be roughly divided into the following periods: Early Latin literature, The Golden Age, The Imperial Period, and Late Antiquity."
"Latin literature is the work of Roman authors, such as Cicero, Virgil, Ovid, and Horace."
"Latin was the lingua franca of Western and Central Europe throughout the Middle Ages."
"Latin literature... includes the work of European writers after the fall of the Empire; from religious writers like Aquinas (1225–1274), to secular writers like Francis Bacon (1561–1626), Baruch Spinoza (1632–1677), and Isaac Newton (1642–1727)."
"Latin was the language of the ancient Romans."
"The classical era of Latin literature can be roughly divided into... Late Antiquity."
"The first stage play in Latin was performed in Rome."
"The Golden Age"
"Roman authors, such as Cicero, Virgil, Ovid, and Horace"
"Latin was the lingua franca of Western and Central Europe throughout the Middle Ages."
"Latin literature... includes the work of European writers... Francis Bacon (1561–1626), Baruch Spinoza (1632–1677), and Isaac Newton (1642–1727)."
"The Golden Age"
"Roughly six centuries"
"Early Latin literature, The Golden Age, The Imperial Period, and Late Antiquity"
"Aquinas (1225–1274)"
"Francis Bacon (1561–1626)"
"Cicero, Virgil, Ovid, and Horace"