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Which years made up the Golden Age of Latin literature?
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The Golden Age of Latin literature spanned from approximately 70 BCE to 18 CE.12
This era is characterized by the refinement of the Latin language into a sophisticated literary medium and the creation of numerous classical masterpieces. It is traditionally divided into two distinct phases:1
- Ciceronian period: 70–43 BCE, a time dominated by the influence of Marcus Tullius Cicero.1
- Augustan Age: 43 BCE–18 CE, which featured mature works by prominent figures such as Virgil, Horace, and Livy.1