Expertlatin
Golden Age, in Latin literature, the period, from approximately 70 bc to ad 18, during which the Latin language was brought to perfection as a literary medium and many Latin classical masterpieces were composed.
- What is the name given to the golden age of Latin writing?
- Who wrote golden age of Latin literature?
- Who were the golden age Latin poets?
- What is known as the Golden Age?
What is the name given to the golden age of Latin writing?
The Augustan Age
The emperor Augustus took a personal interest in the literary works produced during his years of power from 27 BC to AD 14. This period is sometimes called the Augustan Age of Latin Literature.
Who wrote golden age of Latin literature?
Great poets included Catullus, Lucretius, and Horace, while the two most influential of all Latin poems, Virgil's Aeneid (surely the most profound poem about empire ever written) and Ovid's Metamorphoses, sometimes called the Bible of poets and artists, belong to this period.
Who were the golden age Latin poets?
The golden age of Roman Literature corresponded with the reign of the first emperor, Augustus. This short period produced three poets of great talent: Horace, Ovid, and Virgil.
What is known as the Golden Age?
A golden age is a period considered the peak in the history of a country or people, a time period when the greatest achievements were made. The term originated from early Greek and Roman poets, who used it to refer to a time when mankind lived in a better time and was pure (see Golden Age).
