Ancient literature, which is so rich in fine historical compositions, does not contain a single great historical system, whilst the poorest of modern literatures abound with them.
All who aspire to literary excellence in democratic nations, ought frequently to refresh themselves at the springs of ancient literature: there is no more wholesome course for the mind.
This temper comes out clearly in his opinions on ancient literature: 'The only good thing which we owe to Plato and Aristotle, is that they brought forward many arguments which we can use against the heretics.
Ancient literature, now respected as something incomparable, is full of the victory of philosophy over religious tradition.
To make that study and to prepare the path for others was Kada's task, and he performed it so conscientiously that his successors were at once able to obtain access to the treasures of ancient literature.
It would, too, be an insult to one who professes himself a master of ancient literature to indicate to him where these works may be found.
His acute intellect and exquisite touch revealed clearly to English scholars the new science of criticism, and familiarized the minds of thinking men with the idea that the texts of ancient literature must be submitted to this science.
More and more clearly it was seen that the ideas of early copyists, and even of early possessors of masterpieces in ancient literature, were entirely different from those to which the modern world is accustomed.
Up to that period there had really been no adequate criticism of ancient literature.
The Agricola, perhaps the most beautiful piece of biography in ancient literature, stands on a much higher level than the Germania, because here his heart was in the work.
The topic is an important one in ancient literature, the most influential passages being the opening of Hesiod's Theogony (referred to in the passage just cited) and the beginning of Callimachus' Aetia.
The river seems not to be mentioned elsewhere in ancient literature.
It is an interesting psychological problem to trace the close analogy between the schools of poetical taste and the corresponding character in the contemporary criticism of ancient literature, the speculative philosophy, and the theology.
In no other branch of ancient literature is so much prominence given to the enjoyment of Nature, the passion of love, and the joys, sorrows, tastes, and pursuits of the individual.
The hymn is characterised by Horace, among other specimens of ancient literature, as equally unintelligible to himself and to its affected admirers[5].
The Thais of that play is the most favourable delineation of the Athenian 'Hetaera' in ancient literature.
In the wreck of ancient literature a considerable part of this Dialogue has perished, and, by consequence, a chasm is left, much to be lamented by every reader of taste.
The letters from Augustus, which are mentioned in this passage, have perished in the ruins of ancient literature.
The hymn is characterised by Horace, among other specimens of ancient literature, as equally unintelligible to himself and to its affected admirers[12].
The above list will hopefully provide you with a few useful examples demonstrating the appropriate usage of "ancient literature" in a variety of sentences. We hope that you will now be able to make sentences using this group of words.
