The Lives of the Twelve Caesars, Volume 14: Lives of the Poets by Suetonius
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About this eBook
| Author | Suetonius, 69?-122? |
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| Editor | Forester, Thomas |
| Translator | Thomson, Alexander, M.D. |
| Title | The Lives of the Twelve Caesars, Volume 14: Lives of the Poets |
| Note | Reading ease score: 64.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Contents | Terence -- Juvenal -- Persius -- Horace -- Lucan -- Pliny. |
| Credits | Produced by Tapio Riikonen and David Widger |
| Summary | "The Lives of the Twelve Caesars, Volume 14: Lives of the Poets" by Suetonius is a historical account written during the early 2nd century AD. This volume focuses on the lives of several prominent poets of ancient Rome, such as Terence, Juvenal, and Horace, providing readers with biographical sketches that illuminate both their personal backgrounds and their contributions to literature. The book not only serves as a record of these poets' lives but also examines the social and political contexts in which they wrote. In this collection, Suetonius provides detailed accounts of the lives, works, and influences of these poets, emphasizing their experiences and relationships within Roman society. Terence is presented as a former slave who became a celebrated playwright, while Juvenal is depicted as a satirist whose sharp critiques of society led to his banishment. Horace, on the other hand, is portrayed as a poet who navigated the intricacies of life through his writings that charm and instruct, securing the favor of powerful patrons like Mecaenas. Overall, the text celebrates the literary achievements of these figures while offering insight into their character and the challenges they faced in their artistic endeavors. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DG: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta |
| Subject | Rome -- History -- Empire, 30 B.C.-284 A.D. |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 6399 |
| Release Date | Dec 13, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 29, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 94 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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