WHAT DOES AUGUSTAN MEAN IN ENGLISH?
Definition of Augustan in the English dictionary
The first definition of Augustan in the dictionary is characteristic of, denoting, or relating to the Roman emperor Augustus Caesar, his period, or the poets, notably Virgil, Horace, and Ovid, writing during his reign. Other definition of Augustan is of, relating to, or characteristic of any literary period noted for refinement and classicism, esp the late 17th century in France or the 18th century in England. Augustan is also an author in an Augustan Age.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «AUGUSTAN»
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Augustan in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
Augustan and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Augustan Culture: An Interpretive Introduction
Galinsky draws on source material ranging from coins and inscriptions to the major works of poetry and art, and challenges the schematic concepts and dichotomies that have commonly been applied to Augustan culture.
Unlike more standard works on Augustus, this book placed greater emphasis on the art and architecture of the time, and on Roman attitudes and values
Andrew Wallace-Hadrill, 1993
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Greece and the
Augustan Cultural Revolution
This book examines the impact of the Roman cultural revolution under Augustus on the Roman province of Greece.
Virgilian scholars and students of Augustan literature in general will find this book of interest to them.
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The Neighborhoods of
Augustan Rome
Investigates the neighborhoods of ancient Rome during the reign of the first Emperor, Caesar Augustus.
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The
Augustan Court: Queen Anne and the Decline of Court Culture
This is the first complete account - administrative, financial, political, social, and cultural - of any court of the late Stuart period.
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Augustan Rome 44 BC to AD 14: The Restoration of the ...
Key features:* a pivotal volume in the series* traces the changing shape of the entity that was ancient Rome through its political, cultural and economic history* demonstrates how the effectiveness and dominance of Rome as the centre of ...
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Augustan Historical Writing: Histories of England in the ...
This work examines the development of narrative historical writing in early 18th-century England.
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The
Augustan Succession : An Historical Commentary on ...
This is an historical commentary on Books 55-56 of Dio's Roman History. These books recount the last half of the reign of the Emperor Augustus, above all his orchestration of the first imperial succession.
Peter Michael Swan Professor of History University of Saskatchewan (Emeritus), 2004
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Sextus Propertius: The
Augustan Elegist
Study of Propertius' four books of elegies investigating their sources and motives.
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «AUGUSTAN»
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Augustan Talks About Experience on Golf Channel's 'Altered Course'
“It's just something you can't prepare for,” Augustan Shepherd Archie said. “You can't go to Forest Hills and just pick up a bag and go running ... «WJBF-TV, Jul 15»
Summer's hidden gems, selected by Michael Dirda
If you have a taste for his hauntingly enigmatic stories, in which the surreal, the Kafkesque and the undecidable are related in elegant Augustan ... «Washington Post, Jul 15»
A deviousness fit for Augustus
Even Carol Goar, though disapproving of Harper's tactics, underestimates the Augustan extent of his tactical and strategic deviousness. «Toronto Star, Jul 15»
Fort enjoys special week at Future Masters
Another local enjoyed a tremendous finish. Augustan Ballou Phillips carded a two-over 72 to finish in third place out of 44 players in the 10 and ... «Columbia County News Times, Jun 15»
Kirby: Another Augustan visited White House in 1980
... longtime Chronicle cartoonist of a previous millennium, called to thank me for including his name in Sunday's history quiz about the Augustan ... «The Augusta Chronicle, Jun 15»
Test your knowledge of June events in Augusta
An Augustan went to the White House in 1980! Who? A. Larry Sconyers, serving barbecue. B. Jessye Norman, singing opera. C. Cartoonist ... «The Augusta Chronicle, Jun 15»
Tom Watson shares U.S. Senior Open lead at halfway mark
Former Augustan Allen Doyle was 57 when he won the U.S. Senior Open in 2006. Jock Hutchison was 62 when he won the Senior PGA ... «The Augusta Chronicle, Jun 15»
Book briefs
For children or adults who want to take a birding expedition in their own backyards, former Augustan Kermit Cummings has written A Backyard ... «The Augusta Chronicle, Jun 15»
Questions raised about confederate monument in downtown Augusta
Now's the right time to have this discussion," Augustan Brad Owens said. As chatter increases on social media, Owens can't help but be proud ... «WRDW-TV, Jun 15»
The Artside: Council honors individuals for commitment to arts
Whether adopted or not, he is a great Augustan and a wonderful ambassador for our city. We take great pride in his continuing presence here.”. «The Augusta Chronicle, Jun 15»
