Language and Character of the Roman People: Translated From the German of Oscar Weise With Additional Notes and References for English Readers (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

H. A. Strong

9780267801558: Language and Character of the Roman People: Translated From the German of Oscar Weise With Additional Notes and References for English Readers (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0267801556 ISBN 13: 9780267801558

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Explore how Roman character shaped Latin language and culture .

This scholarly translation examines how the Romans’ practical mindset and restraint influenced their speech, writing, and literary style, offering readers a window into ancient thought through language.

The book presents a clear, structured look at how Roman virtues like perseverance, constancy, and prudence show up in vocabulary, rhetoric, and syntax. It blends literary analysis with linguistic history, showing how poetry, prose, and even archaisms reveal Rome’s worldview and social priorities.

Understand how language reflects Roman values, including how style and form carry cultural meaning
See how poets and orators preserved older forms and created neologisms to fit meter and purpose
Learn about how translation, notes, and references illuminate the Latin language and Roman life
Gain context on how Latin evolved from early roots to a classical voice

Ideal for readers of classical literature, linguistics, and cultural history who want a grounded view of how language and character intertwine in ancient Rome.

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