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Roman Poet

Description

A Roman poet refers to a poet who lived and composed during the era of ancient Rome. These poets played a significant role in shaping Roman literature and culture.

Senses

  1. Popular sense: A poet from ancient Rome who wrote in Latin, contributing to the literary tradition of the Roman Empire.
  2. Local sense: A poet from a specific region within ancient Rome, known for their unique style and themes.

Examples

Popular sense:

1. Virgil, the renowned Roman poet, is famous for his epic poem "The Aeneid".

2. Ovid, a celebrated Roman poet, wrote passionately about love and mythology.

3. Horace, a Roman poet during the reign of Augustus, was known for his lyric poetry.

Local sense:

1. Catullus, a Roman poet from Verona, captured the emotions of love and friendship in his verses.

2. Lucretius, an influential Roman poet from the first century BC, composed the epic philosophical poem "De Rerum Natura".

3. Martial, a witty Roman poet born in Hispania, was celebrated for his epigrams.

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