Question

What does the term “Classic Age” imply, according to Hudson?

• A. It refers to an era where writers valued individual genius and originality above all else.
• B. Writers followed the classical models and trusted rules over personal genius
• C. It indicates a time of significant increase in the study and translation of ancient Greek and Roman philosophical texts.
• D. The period saw a decline in traditional forms, as authors sought to create entirely new literary genres.

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Writers followed the classical models and trusted rules over personal genius

According to Hudson, the term "Classic Age" implies that:

• Writers and critics of the Augustan Age believed the ancient classical authors (like those of Greece and Rome) provided the best models and the ultimate standards of taste.

• They had little faith in individual inspiration or genius, and instead placed great trust in rules, order, and tradition as laid down by earlier classical authorities.