Life and literature in the Roman republic

** "Life and Literature in the Roman Republic" by Tenney Frank examines the connection between Roman society and its literary works. The book presents the argument that Roman literature was deeply influenced by the social and political changes happening during the Roman Republic. Frank explores how early Roman writers began to express themselves through literature, inspired by both Roman traditions and Greek literary styles. The story explores the creation of tragedy and epic poems, as well as the contributions of important people who reflected Roman values and problems in their writings. Frank criticizes earlier studies for not paying enough attention to how cultural and political environments affected authors, seeking to provide a bigger picture of the relationship between Roman society and its literature. **