Collected Papers on Suetonius

A collection of essays by a leading authority on Suetonius examines his works, including biographies of emperors and poets, and discovers new contemporary evidence for Jesus from one of his first-century sources. The book offers textual conjectures on both the Illustrious Men and Lives of the Caesars and is a valuable resource for students and researchers studying Roman imperial history and culture, Latin literature, and classical historiography.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 25 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive collection of essays by a renowned authority on Suetonius, one of our most significant historical sources for the early Roman Empire, delves into an in-depth examination of his works, which have often been overlooked in their literary merit. While Suetonius is renowned for his biographies of emperors like Caligula and Nero, his own writings have received less attention, except for grammatical or textual commentaries. This groundbreaking volume, authored by an expert on the author, aims to make Suetonius accessible to a wider audience, exploring his biographies not only of emperors but also poets and uncovering new contemporary evidence for Jesus from one of Suetonius' first-century sources. Other writers discussed in the book include Homer, Sophocles, Catullus, Virgil, Horace, Curtius Rufus, Josephus, Plutarch, Pliny the Younger, Tacitus, Juvenal, and Cassius Dio. Comprising thirty-two papers, eleven of which are new, this collection explores Suetonius' neglected historical value and literary skills, offering textual conjectures on both the Illustrious Men and Lives of the Caesars. Additionally, it features a new introduction and represents over a dozen years of research on an essential Latin source for Roman history.

Collected Papers on Suetonius serves as an invaluable resource for students and scholars engaged in the study of Suetonius. Moreover, its broader significance extends to anyone interested in Roman imperial history, Latin literature, and classical historiography. By delving into the literary merits of Suetonius' works and uncovering new evidence, this collection contributes to our understanding of the early Roman Empire and its cultural heritage.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367560010