Aquila Romanus
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Aquila Romanus, a Latin
grammarian who flourished in the second half of the 3rd century AD.
He was the author of an extant treatise De Figuris Sententiarum et Elocutionis, written as an instalment of a complete rhetoric
al handbook for the use of a young and eager correspondent. While recommending Demosthenes
and Cicero
as models, he takes his own examples almost exclusively from Cicero. His treatise is really adapted from that by Alexander, son of Numenius
, as is expressly stated by Julius Rufinianus, who brought out a supplementary treatise, augmented by material from other sources. Aquila's style is harsh and careless, and the Latin is inferior.
Latin
Latin is an Italic language originally spoken in Latium and Ancient Rome. It, along with most European languages, is a descendant of the ancient Proto-Indo-European language. Although it is considered a dead language, a number of scholars and members of the Christian clergy speak it fluently, and...
grammarian who flourished in the second half of the 3rd century AD.
He was the author of an extant treatise De Figuris Sententiarum et Elocutionis, written as an instalment of a complete rhetoric
Rhetoric
Rhetoric is the art of discourse, an art that aims to improve the facility of speakers or writers who attempt to inform, persuade, or motivate particular audiences in specific situations. As a subject of formal study and a productive civic practice, rhetoric has played a central role in the Western...
al handbook for the use of a young and eager correspondent. While recommending Demosthenes
Demosthenes
Demosthenes was a prominent Greek statesman and orator of ancient Athens. His orations constitute a significant expression of contemporary Athenian intellectual prowess and provide an insight into the politics and culture of ancient Greece during the 4th century BC. Demosthenes learned rhetoric by...
and Cicero
Cicero
Marcus Tullius Cicero , was a Roman philosopher, statesman, lawyer, political theorist, and Roman constitutionalist. He came from a wealthy municipal family of the equestrian order, and is widely considered one of Rome's greatest orators and prose stylists.He introduced the Romans to the chief...
as models, he takes his own examples almost exclusively from Cicero. His treatise is really adapted from that by Alexander, son of Numenius
Alexander of Greece (rhetorician)
Alexander Numenius , or Alexander, son of Numenius, was a Greek rhetorician who flourished in the first half of the 2nd century.About his life almost nothing is known. We possess two works which are ascribed to him...
, as is expressly stated by Julius Rufinianus, who brought out a supplementary treatise, augmented by material from other sources. Aquila's style is harsh and careless, and the Latin is inferior.