Question

What was the consequence of literary patronage in the Augustan Age?

• A. Literary output became standardized and less diverse
• B. Writers showed strong political bias
• C. Authors gained complete financial independence from patrons
• D. Literature primarily focused on universal human themes, avoiding political commentary

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Writers showed strong political bias

• Because writers were often supported by political patrons, their works were influenced by party ideologies, leading to partisan literature.