In the Shadow of Vesuvius
A Life of Pliny
Book • 2019
In *In the Shadow of Vesuvius*, Daisy Dunn crafts a vivid portrait of Pliny the Elder and his nephew Pliny the Younger, two influential figures in ancient Rome.
The book delves into their lives, from Pliny the Elder's monumental *Natural History* to Pliny the Younger's roles as a lawyer, senator, and poet.
It explores their impact on Roman society and the enduring legacy of their works.
The book delves into their lives, from Pliny the Elder's monumental *Natural History* to Pliny the Younger's roles as a lawyer, senator, and poet.
It explores their impact on Roman society and the enduring legacy of their works.
