The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Latinus Pacatus Drepanius
Also known as Pacatus, the orator Pacatus
- Minor
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 125
There's something distinguished about his presence—a Gaul who has mastered the art of Roman oratory, with the confident bearing of one whose literary skill has earned comparison to the greatest poets. His demeanor suggests both provincial origins and metropolitan accomplishment.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Middle-aged adult
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 125
- Books
- 1
Latinus Pacatus Drepanius emerged from Gaul to become one of the most celebrated orators of his age, delivering a famous panegyric on Theodosius at Rome in 388. His literary reputation was such that Ausonius praised him as second only to Virgil among poets. Later serving as proconsul of Africa, he exemplified the cultural integration of provincial talent into the highest levels of Roman literary and political society.
Description
A middle-aged Gaul with the dignified bearing of a literary man, wearing the formal dress appropriate to a Roman orator. His presence carries the confidence of one whose poetic skill has earned comparison to Virgil, with the refined demeanor of a provincial who has achieved metropolitan recognition.
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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