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Latin Poets & Writers
Here you'll find brief biographical information on different Latin poets covered in this blog!
Pliny the Younger: An Introduction
Born in either 61 or 62 CE in Comum (modern-day Como), a town in northern Italy, Gaius Plinius Caecilius Secundus, later known as Pliny the Younger, was exposed early to both privilege and tragedy. While he was still a young child, Pliny's father died, and he was adopted by his maternal uncle (prompting his change of name). His uncle, Pliny the Elder, was known throughout Rome as an esteemed philosopher; Pliny's adoption into his household not only provided Pliny the Younger
Alexei Varah
23 hours ago3 min read
Cicero: An Introduction
A brief introduction to the life and work of Roman speaker Cicero (106 - 43 BCE).
Alexei Varah
Mar 154 min read
Martial: An Introduction
A brief introduction to the life and work of Roman poet Martial (~40 - 105 CE).
Alexei Varah
Jul 15, 20253 min read
Catullus: An Introduction
A brief introduction to the life and work of Roman poet Catullus (84 - 54 BC).
Alexei Varah
Jun 21, 20252 min read
Ovid: An Introduction
A brief introduction to the life and work of Roman poet Ovid (65 BC - 17 AD).
Alexei Varah
Jun 20, 20253 min read
Virgil: An Introduction
A brief introduction to the life and work of Roman poet Virgil (70 -19 BC).
Alexei Varah
Jun 20, 20253 min read
Horace: An Introduction
A brief introduction to the life and work of Roman poet Horace (65 BC - 8 BC).
Alexei Varah
Jun 19, 20253 min read
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