Roman literature reached its high point during the Augustan Age, which was a time of great literary achievement and included the works of Virgil, Horace, Ovid, and Livy. The reign of Augustus was a time of relative peace and stability, which allowed for the flourishing of the arts and literature. Despite drawing from Greek models, Roman literature also developed its own distinct style and themes.

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Roman Literature

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Roman literature

A) drew heavily from Etruscan models.
B) was unusually resistant to external influences.
C) was dominated by the preeminent prose of Virgil during the Augustan Age.
D) reached it high point in the age of Augustus.
E) was almost always oriented towards philosophical subject matter.

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