Qualities of Greek

Literature

Permanence and

universality

1. Permanence and Universality

it has an enduring quality

1. Permanence and Universalityit was read and admired by all nations of the world regardless of race, religion, or culture

Essentially full

of artistry

2. Essentially full of artistry

Greek art is the highest form of classical art

had such great love of beauty

2. Essentially full of artistryGreek mind became the foundation of the literature of the Western world

originality

3. Originalitythis does not necessarily mean that all literary types were of Greek origin

3. Originalityfor example,drama came from Egypt

narrative poetry, came from India

3. Originalityit means that the Greek mind had the supreme power of modifying and improving all it touched

Diversity of

talent

4. Diversity of talentdiversity of application

cultivated all literary types to perfection

Intellectual quality

5. Intellectual Quality

challenge to think for some purpose — to bring about some inner transformation