Cicero, called “the greatest author of Roman eloquence”, has been considered the pinnacle of Latin prose ever since the first century. Latin students have been taught Latin that closely matches Ciceronian syntax and vocabulary; however, Cicero’s style is hardly representative of Latin. Because of this, many modern Latin students have trouble reading works from other Latin authors and even the day-to-day writings of the ancient Roman public from before, during, and after the “Golden Age” to which Cicero belongs. Read full article here
Oddities
Why Do Modern Pop Songs Have So Many Credited Writers?
The music industry has changed dramatically over the last few decades – with the number of songwriters credited on number one hits more than doubling. This is due to a combination of factors, including money, the computer and a changing definition of what songwriting is. For example, if The Beatles’ classic “I Feel Fine” was released today, it would likely have four writers credited instead of two, due to the influence of producers, samples and interpolations. With the rise of lawsuits, artists now preemptively add songwriter credits to their songs, even if the similarities between their song and the source material are coincidental. It all goes to show that the music industry is becoming more complex and competitive. Read full article here
Merv
March 29, 2023
