Studies in Fronto, and His Age: With an Appendix on African Latinity
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
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Print on Demand. This book delves into the life and works of Marcus Cornelius Fronto, a prominent Roman orator and teacher who flourished in the second century AD. The author explores Fronto's reputation in antiquity, examining how he was revered by his contemporaries and later overshadowed by the rediscovery of his personal correspondence. The book analyzes the challenges facing Latin literature in the wake of the Augustan Age, including the decline of civic life, the rise of dilettantism, and the stifling influence of the Roman Empire. The author examines Fronto's role in a significant literary movement known as archaism, a deliberate return to earlier forms of Latin. The book argues that this movement, while initially appearing to hasten the demise of Roman literature, was ultimately a crucial step in the evolution of the Latin language, laying the groundwork for the development of the Romance languages. The book also explores Fronto's views on education, rhetoric, and the importance of choosing the right words, offering insights into his pedagogical methods and his understanding of the power of language. By illuminating Fronto's life and work, this book sheds light on a pivotal period in the history of Latin literature and provides a nuanced understanding of the forces that shaped the evolution of the language. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.…
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- Studies in Fronto, and His Age: With an Appendix on African Latinity
- Author
- M. Dorothy Brock
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2018
- Condition
- New
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- print-on-demand item
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- Paperback
- Language
- English
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- 1331922690
- ISBN 13
- 9781331922698
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Explore Fronto’s influence, the era that shaped his work, and the lively debate about African Latinity.
This scholarly edition presents the life, writings, and legacy of Marcus Cornelius Fronto, paired with an Appendix on African Latinity. It combines a rigorous study with a practical text and translation of Fronto’s letters, helping readers understand his style, ideas, and the age that framed his rhetoric.
This volume surveys Fronto’s reputation in antiquity, the manuscript history, and the critical landscape surrounding his work. It also offers a detailed appendix that situates African Latin within its period, connecting literary evidence to inscriptions and exploring how language, archaism, and rhetoric intersected in Africa. The discussion is grounded in substantial scholarly apparatus, including emendations, notes, and translations.- A focused introduction to Fronto’s life, rhetoric, and influence on Marcus Aurelius
- An in‑depth look at the Age, its literary decline, and the archaism and Graecism debates
- An Appendix on African Latinity linking literary and inscriptional evidence
- A selected text with English translation and critical notes for accessible study
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