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Sentences with CENTONES

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"The art of creating centones was popular in ancient Rome."
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"The poet Proba is known for her centones based on Virgil's Aeneid."
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"Scholars study centones to understand the literary influences and intertextuality of different works."
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"Some centones consist entirely of lines from a single source work."
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"Creating centones can be a way for writers to pay homage to their favorite authors."
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"Composing centones can be a creative exercise in literary reimagining."
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"Some centones are intended to be humorous or whimsical in nature."
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"Studying centones can provide insight into the reception and interpretation of literary works."
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"The centones were often performed as a form of entertainment in Roman society."
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"The poet Proba was known for her centones, which were created from lines of Virgil's works."
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"The centones were sometimes criticized for lacking originality, as they relied heavily on existing texts."
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"Many centones were composed from biblical passages to convey religious messages."
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"The centones were often rearranged and modified to fit the specific purpose or message of the composer."
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"The popularity of centones declined with the fall of the Roman Empire."
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"Today, centones are studied as examples of intertextuality and literary craftsmanship."
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