The Lives of the Twelve Caesars, Volume 13: Grammarians and Rhetoricians
The Lives of the Twelve Caesars, Volume 13: Grammarians and Rhetoricians
Biographies, History - Ancient, Language & Communication
Translated by Alexander M.D. Thomson
The Lives of the Twelve Caesars, Volume 13: Grammarians and Rhetoricians, written by Suetonius in the early centuries AD, provides a historical account of influential grammarians and rhetoricians in ancient Rome. This volume features biographical sketches of key figures like Lucius Plotius Gallus and Lucius Octacilius Pilitus, detailing their contributions to language, education, and public speaking. Suetonius highlights their achievements, challenges, and the societal contexts in which they operated, emphasizing their foundational role in shaping Roman literary culture and discourse.
