Ancient Rome: History, Society, and Legacy
**Location**
The heart of Ancient Rome was located in the center of the Mediterranean, specifically on the Italian peninsula. The Apennine mountain chain forms the backbone of this peninsula, dividing it into western and eastern sides, nestled between the Tiber and Po rivers.
**Origin**
Rome’s origins can be traced to an influx of people seeking better living conditions. Three main groups populated the area during Rome’s formative years: the Italians in the north, the Etruscans in the center, and the
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Augustus of Prima Porta: A Masterpiece of Roman Sculpture
Augustus of Prima Porta is a sculpture of the Roman Emperor Octavian Augustus Caesar, created by an unknown author. Caesar Octavian Augustus was appointed Emperor of Rome in 27 BC after defeating Mark Antony and Cleopatra at the Battle of Actium and subsequently conquering Egypt. He was the nephew of Julius Caesar, who had adopted him as a child. Augustus was a very important general and held many titles that represented his power. During
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Generation of 1927: Key Authors
Pedro Salinas
Known for his poetry that creates a dialogue between the author and the world. Love gives access to the essence of things. He had an anti-rhetorical style. He was a university professor in Madrid and Sevilla. Notable works include Omens and The Voice You Trust.
Jorge Guillén
Characterized by a dense and elaborate language. He was a university professor in Valladolid, Murcia, Sevilla, and Oxford. He was also a professional in exile in the U.S. Notable works
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Eighteenth Century
The illustration is representative of the eighteenth-century movement that caused a profound renewal in Europe. It subjected the worldview, philosophy, culture, and religious beliefs accepted so far to rational criticism.
The ideals of the enlightened man were:
- Dominance of reason as the pattern of human behavior
- High concept of utility
- Man’s rational behavior and the ideal of human happiness
Ways of Acting and of Being Characteristic of the Illustrated Man
- Liberal and critical spirit
- Faith
Spanish Literature: Renaissance to Golden Age Authors
Spanish Poets of the Renaissance
Spanish poets achieved a more formal perfection, a major influence along these lines during the 16th century. Their works remained unpublished during their lifetime. In 1543 in Barcelona, Juan Boscán’s widow edited the works of both friends. Some of Boscán’s poetry is plain. Traditional Castilian poetry includes eight songs, and Italianate poetry includes five *canciones*, four sonnets, three eclogues, two elegies, and one epistle.
Garcilaso de la Vega: Features
- Latin
Spanish Poets of the Generation of ’27: Themes and Styles
Jorge Guillén
Jorge Guillén does not even pretend to communicate the essential idea or feeling in his sample to be related to reality. Love takes wing as good and comes fully enjoying what is around you. Time lets you live intensely and enjoy life. He touches on the theme of chance and chaos. His language is concise and precise. His meter is varied: romance, sonnet, and song. In his creation, different realities are represented: material and spiritual. The fundamental issue of his work is the man
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