Overview
Jordanes, a 6th-century Roman historian, wrote in a style that reflects the transition from Classical Latin to Late Latin, a period marked by the blending of literary and vernacular elements. This comparison explores the linguistic and historical context of Jordanes' works in relation to the broader Late Latin period, which spanned from the 3rd to the 6th centuries CE. By examining the writings of Jordanes and other Late Latin authors, we can gain insight into the evolution of the Latin language and its role in shaping the literary and cultural landscape of late antiquity.