Fragmentary Republican Latin, Volume I

Quintus Ennius (239 169), widely regarded as the father of Roman literature, was instrumental in creating a new Roman literary identity, domesticating the Greek forms of epic and drama, and pursuing a range of other literary and intellectual pursuits. He inspired major developments in Roman religion, social organization, and popular culture.

Quintus Ennius (239 169), considerat pe scara larga ca tatal literaturii romane, a avut un rol esential in crearea unei noi identitati literare romane, domesticind formele grecesti de epopee si drama si urmarind o serie de alte activitati literare si intelectuale. El a inspirat evolutii majore in religia romana, organizarea sociala si cultura populara.