ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -Latin was the main language used for writing during Ancient Rome. Greek was also a popular language because it was used by so many people in the eastern portion of the Roman empire.

Detailed explanation-2: -Historical Latin came from the prehistoric language of the Latium region, specifically around the River Tiber, where Roman civilization first developed. How and when Latin came to be spoken by the Romans are questions that have long been debated.

Detailed explanation-3: -With their excellent Latin, Roman poets and authors composed many important works of literature. Some of the greatest Roman authors were Cicero, Horace, Virgil, and Ovid. These authors wrote about Roman society, politics, philosophy, mythology, and history.

Detailed explanation-4: -Roman literature began near the end of the 3rd century BCE with the emergence of such comic playwrights as Plautus, Terence, and Ennius. Quite often their plays would be performed during one of the city’s many festivals where the audience was mostly male. The first of the three was Plautus (254 – 184 BCE).