APFIVE Pliny on History and Immortal Glory
Describe references and allusions to influential people, literary works, and historical events in Latin texts.
Pliny’s reference to ‘immortalem gloriam’ reflects which traditional Roman concept about historical writing?
Gratias ago; nam video morti eius si celebretur a te immortalem gloriam esse propositam.
A
That written records are more reliable than oral traditions
B
That only military victories deserve commemoration in literature
C
That family members must approve all historical accounts before publication
D
That historical accounts by respected authors confer lasting fame on their subjects
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