The Lives of the Twelve Caesars, Volume 14: Lives of the Poets - Couverture souple

Tranquillus, Gaius Suetonius

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1444466976 ISBN 13 : 9781444466973

Editeur : Aeterna, 2026

Synopsis

In this extraordinary volume, Suetonius turns his gaze from emperors to the artists who shaped Rome’s cultural soul. Within these pages, the lives of poets like Terence, Horace, and Juvenal come vividly alive—not just as wordsmiths but as citizens navigating ambition, oppression, and fame in imperial Rome. Suetonius weaves compelling narrative with intimate detail, revealing Terence’s journey from servitude to celebrated playwright, Horace’s pursuit of poetic perfection and patronage, and Juvenal’s biting satires that provoked both thought and exile. Through anecdotes rich in human nuance, this collection illuminates how each poet reflected and influenced the political and social currents of their time. More than biography, this is a window into Rome’s poetic heartbeat—where art, power, and personality intersect. For modern readers, Suetonius offers both a timeless chronicle and a mirror to the enduring power of literary voice. Immerse yourself in a tapestry of verses, scandal, wit, and insight that brings ancient Rome’s poets into sharp, unforgettable relief.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Aeterna
• Date d'édition: 2026
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1444466976
• ISBN 13: 9781444466973
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 24
• Éditeur: Forester Thomas
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