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Roman Assembly Guides Opinion on Theatres and Public Taste
A narrator contrasts Roman nobles debating weighty matters with modern theatre audiences. He lambasts clappers, vulgar praise, and book sellers who shape taste, arguing Greece valued merit and lasting fame. He condemns contemporary playhouses for fleeting nine night runs and corrupted public judgment.
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Greece
Eller
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Lionel
Clarissa
Republic of Letters
Rocius