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Lives of the Caesars, Volume I

John Carew Rolfe

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Suetonius , son of a military tribune, was at first an advocate and a teacher of rhetoric, but later became the emperor Hadrian's private secretary, 119-121. He dedicated to C. Septicius Clarus, prefect of the praetorian guard, his "Lives of the Caesars." After the dismissal of both men for some breach of court etiquette, Suetonius apparently retired and probably continued his writing. His other works, many known by title, are now lost except for part of the "Lives of Illustrious Men" .

Friend of Pliny the Younger, Suetonius was a studious and careful collector of facts, so that the extant lives of the emperors to Domitian are invaluable. His plan in "Lives of the Caesars" is: the emperor's family and early years; public and private life; death. We find many anecdotes, much gossip of the imperial court, and various details of character and personal appearance. Suetonius's account of Nero's death is justly famous.

The Loeb Classical Library edition of Suetonius is in two volumes. Both volumes were revised throughout in 1997-98, and a new Introduction added.

Language: Multiple languages

Pages: 528

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: Harvard University Press

Release: January 01, 1914

ISBN: 0674995708

ISBN 13: 9780674995703

Lives of the Caesars, Volume I

John Carew Rolfe

4.3/5 ( ratings)

Suetonius , son of a military tribune, was at first an advocate and a teacher of rhetoric, but later became the emperor Hadrian's private secretary, 119-121. He dedicated to C. Septicius Clarus, prefect of the praetorian guard, his "Lives of the Caesars." After the dismissal of both men for some breach of court etiquette, Suetonius apparently retired and probably continued his writing. His other works, many known by title, are now lost except for part of the "Lives of Illustrious Men" .

Friend of Pliny the Younger, Suetonius was a studious and careful collector of facts, so that the extant lives of the emperors to Domitian are invaluable. His plan in "Lives of the Caesars" is: the emperor's family and early years; public and private life; death. We find many anecdotes, much gossip of the imperial court, and various details of character and personal appearance. Suetonius's account of Nero's death is justly famous.

The Loeb Classical Library edition of Suetonius is in two volumes. Both volumes were revised throughout in 1997-98, and a new Introduction added.

Language: Multiple languages

Pages: 528

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: Harvard University Press

Release: January 01, 1914

ISBN: 0674995708

ISBN 13: 9780674995703

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