The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Paulinus of Bourdeaux
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 143
This poet carries himself with the slight surprise of one who has found unexpected fortune, his scholarly demeanor suggesting someone more accustomed to the value of words than the value of property.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Adult
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 143
- Books
- 1
Paulinus of Bourdeaux discovered that even in times of upheaval, the value of learning could transcend political boundaries. When his estate fell to a Gothic purchaser, he received payment that, while substantial, fell far short of his property's true worth. Yet he accepted this compensation with pleasure and surprise, perhaps recognizing that in preserving his life and freedom, he had retained what mattered most to a man of letters.
Description
Paulinus of Bourdeaux has the slender build and thoughtful expression of a scholar, his pale skin and brown hair marking him as someone who spends more time with manuscripts than in outdoor pursuits. He wears simple but well-made clothing appropriate to a man of letters, and his bearing suggests quiet dignity rather than ostentation. When holding a manuscript or scroll, his hands show the careful attention of one who values the written word above material wealth.
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)
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