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Quintus Ennius, the esteemed Roman poet and "father of Latin literature," pioneered the epic tradition in Latin poetry with his monumental work "Annales," chronicling the history of Rome in epic verse. Renowned for his linguistic innovation and patriotic fervor, Ennius' poetic legacy laid the groundwork for the great Roman poets that followed, shaping the course of Latin literature for centuries to come.

"O friend unseen, unborn, unknown, Student of our sweet English tongue, I never indulge in poetics - Unless I am down with rheumatics."



"Here is he laid to whom for daring deed, nor friend nor foe could render worthy meed."


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