The Shadow of Vesuvius

The Shadow of Vesuvius is a literary biography that explores the life of Pliny the Younger, a Roman lawyer, senator, poet, and chronicler of the empire, who inherited his revered uncle Pliny the Elder's notebooks and legacy after the eruption of Vesuvius. Intertwining the Younger Pliny's Letters with passages from the Elder’s Natural History, the book offers a vivid portrayal of two remarkable ancient figures and the profound influence of a paternal relationship. It provides a compelling glimpse into Roman history from the turbulent days of Domitian to the peaceful reign of Trajan.