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English Literature: Classical Greek & Roman Literature

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Classical or Antiquity Definition

  1. (1827–) The principles of classical literature, art, architecture, etc.; adherence to classical ideals, styles, etc. Cf. classical adj. A.7.
  2. (1849–) In language, literature, music, etc.: a classical idiom, form, or style; esp. a linguistic or literary form derived from ancient Greek or Latin models.

  3. (1868–)In language, literature, music, etc.: a classical idiom, form, or style; esp. a linguistic or literary form derived from ancient Greek or Latin models.

Works Cited

“Classicism, N.” Oxford English Dictionary, Oxford UP, June 2024, https://doi.org/10.1093/OED/8710602172.

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