classical text
[ˈklæsɪkəl tekst]
nounpl: classical texts
texto clássico
1. A literary or philosophical work from ancient Greece, Rome, or a recognized classical period that is considered a standard or authoritative example of its kind
Homer's Iliad is a classical text that has influenced Western literature for centuries.
A Ilíada de Homero é um texto clássico que influenciou a literatura ocidental por séculos.
2. An important or seminal work from any discipline (literature, philosophy, science, etc.) that is widely studied and referred to as a fundamental reference
Marx's Das Kapital is considered a classical text in economic theory.
O Capital de Marx é considerado um texto clássico na teoria econômica.
3. A text that has endured through time and is recognized as having lasting value and relevance across generations
Dante's Divine Comedy remains a classical text taught in universities worldwide.
A Divina Comédia de Dante continua sendo um texto clássico ensinado em universidades em todo o mundo.
Classical texts form the foundation of formal education in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazil, texts by authors like Machado de Assis and Carlos Drummond de Andrade are considered classical within Portuguese-language literature. The study of classical texts is integral to humanities education, and references to them carry academic prestige and cultural authority in both societies.
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