The Lives Of The Twelve Caesars: Lives Of The Poets V14

The Lives of the Twelve Caesars: Lives of the Poets V14 is a historical text written by the Roman historian C. Suetonius Tranquillus. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part detailing the lives of the twelve Roman emperors from Julius Caesar to Domitian, while the second part focuses on the lives of famous poets such as Virgil and Horace.The book provides a comprehensive and detailed account of the lives of these historical figures, including their personal and political lives, their achievements, and their failures. The author draws on a variety of sources, including official documents, historical accounts, and personal anecdotes, to create a vivid and engaging portrait of each character.The Lives of the Twelve Caesars: Lives of the Poets V14 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Roman history, politics, and culture. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the lives of some of the most influential figures of the ancient world, and offers insights into the social and political dynamics of the Roman Empire.It is reported that he was immoderately addicted to venery. For he is said to have had obscene pictures so disposed in a bedchamber lined with mirrors, that, whichever way he looked, lascivious images might present themselves to his view.] 971] He lived for the most part in the retirement of his farm 972], on the confines of the Sabine and Tiburtine territories, and his house is shewn in the neighbourhood of a little wood not far from Tibur. Some Elegies ascribed to him, and a prose Epistle apparently written to commend himself to Mecaenas, have been handed down to us; but I believe that neither of them are genuine works of his; for the Elegies are commonplace, and the Epistle is wanting in perspicuity, a fault which cannot be imputed to his style.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.