Episode CCXXV - The Exile of Cicero (The Catiline Conspiracy VI)
Emperors of Rome
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Cicero's Poetic Grandeur
This chapter examines the epic qualities of a poetic quotation attributed to Cicero, contrasting his style with later poets like Virgil and Juvenal. It highlights critiques of Cicero's verse as clumsy and outdated, while discussing his preoccupation with self-promotion within his poetry.
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