This phrase, however, does not come from Greek literature.

这句短语并非来自希腊文学。

Our nation's founders were very well read in Greek and Roman classical literature, and particularly in their political thought.

我们的国父们熟读希腊和罗马的古典文学作品，特别是政治理念的作品。

Greek literature, art, religion, and philosophy  were all absorbed into Roman culture.

希腊文学、艺术、宗教和哲学都被吸收到罗马文化中。

Only a small fraction of Greek and Roman literature has survived into modern times.

只有一小部分希腊和罗马文学幸存到了现代。

Early Greek literature is plastic and garrulous.

早期的希腊文学是可塑的、乱七八糟的。

But what were the causes for my strong dislike of Greek literature, which I studied from my boyhood?

但我从小就学习的希腊文学， 到底是什么原因造成的呢？

One of the most significant works of greek literature forever.

一部伟大的希腊文学巨著将会永远失传。

Our heritage of Greek literature and art is priceless; the example of Greek life possesses for us not the slightest value.

我们的希腊文学和艺术遗产是无价的； 希腊生活的榜样对我们没有丝毫价值。

We talk about the " golden age of comedy" – the period of time when the best comedies were written – or the " golden age of Greek literature, " during the time of Pericles, say.

我们谈论“喜剧的黄金时代”——写出最好的喜剧的时期——或者说伯里克利时代的“希腊文学的黄金时代”。

Yes! he came very seldom, even for the dull cold purpose of lessons. Mr. Hale was disappointed in his pupil's lukewarmness about Greek literature, which had but a short time ago so great an interest for him.

是的！他很少来，即使是为了枯燥乏味的课程。黑尔先生对他的学生对希腊文学的冷淡感到失望，而不久前他还对希腊文学产生了如​​此大的兴趣。