S.A. Ch. 7 #1-10
1. I am a human being.
2. Nothing under the sun is new.
3. I sing the new song about the youth to the maidens and the boys now.
4. You praise fortune and the morals of the ancient people.
5. They hate to sin becuase good men have a love of virtue.
6. Under the chief you dare harsh evil times are good.
7. The foolish population often gives unworthy men office.
8. We always see foolish names on the wall of a building and gate.
9. Death is peace without words.
10. Many nations are able to tolerate servitude; our state is not able to. Remarkable is liberty recovery.
The Rape of Lucretia
Tarquinius Superbus was the king of Rome, and Tarquinius Sextus was the son of the evil tyrant. Sextus raped Lucretia, wife of Collatini, and the good woman, on account of her great love of virtue, she killed herself. The ancient Romans always praised the virtue and spirit of Lucretia and they blame the Tarquins.
Catullus Dedicates his Poetry Book
Cornelius, great wisdom man, I shall give a new beautiful book. Cornelius, my friend, you were always praising my books, and are the scholarly teacher of the letter! Therefore, regard my new labor; the book's fame (and your fame) will be perpetual.
Friday, October 24, 2008
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