The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Juvenal
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 56
There's something piercing about this writer's gaze, the look of one who has spent years observing the follies and contradictions of Roman society. His presence carries the weight of someone whose words have the power to expose uncomfortable truths.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Adult writer
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 56
- Books
- 1
Juvenal stands as one of Rome's most penetrating satirists, whose works would become essential reading for understanding the moral and social decay of the late empire. His observations on everything from the rapid succession of marriages to the vicissitudes of fortune would provide later generations with vivid portraits of Roman society's contradictions. Though his works were among the few books still read by Roman nobles in declining times, his sharp critique would ultimately outlast the empire he chronicled.
Description
A man with sharp, observant features that suggest a lifetime spent studying human nature and social pretension. His dark hair and simple Roman attire belie the penetrating intelligence evident in his expression. There's something about his bearing that suggests both the outsider's perspective and the insider's knowledge that makes for devastating social commentary.
Story so far
BOOK 1The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire / Table of Contents with links in the HTML file to the two Project Gutenberg editions (12 volumes)
Appearances
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