ii. qualities of greek literature
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Qualities of Greek
Literature
Permanence and
universality
1. Permanence and Universality
it has an enduring quality
1. Permanence and Universalityit was read and admired by all nations of the world regardless of race, religion, or culture
Essentially full
of artistry
2. Essentially full of artistry
Greek art is the highest form of classical art
had such great love of beauty
2. Essentially full of artistryGreek mind became the foundation of the literature of the Western world
originality
3. Originalitythis does not necessarily mean that all literary types were of Greek origin
3. Originalityfor example,drama came from Egypt
narrative poetry, came from India
3. Originalityit means that the Greek mind had the supreme power of modifying and improving all it touched
Diversity of
talent
4. Diversity of talentdiversity of application
cultivated all literary types to perfection
Intellectual quality
5. Intellectual Quality
challenge to think for some purpose — to bring about some inner transformation