Because they did not try to communicate every trifle as we now seem inclined to do (even me). They actually thought about what they would say and communicated often in the most delightful language. This is why reading period writers can be such a pleasure.
3hourtour Premium Member about 13 years ago
…How are they going to sign their names..with a Droid ‘X’ ?…
rockngolfer about 13 years ago
How did they ever do this with stone tablets and bronze chisels.
cbrsarah about 13 years ago
@Fritz Boebel: Hear, hear.
vldazzle about 13 years ago
Because they did not try to communicate every trifle as we now seem inclined to do (even me). They actually thought about what they would say and communicated often in the most delightful language. This is why reading period writers can be such a pleasure.