Callimachus: The Scholar Poet of Ancient Alexandria
Discover Callimachus of Cyrene, a pivotal figure in Alexandrian literature. Explore his influential poetry, the groundbreaking *Pinakes* catalog, and ...
Gaius Petronius: Luxury & Scandal in Ancient Rome
Discover Gaius Petronius Arbiter, Nero's 'judge of elegance'! Explore his life of luxury, literary legacy with the Satyricon, and dramatic death. Lear...
Catullus: Rome's Poet of Passion and Scandal
Discover Gaius Valerius Catullus, Rome's most scandalous poet! Explore his passionate love poems, political attacks, and lasting influence. Read about...
Aristophanes: Master of Ancient Greek Comedy
Explore the world of Aristophanes, the 'Father of Comedy'! Discover his satirical plays, political commentary, and lasting legacy in ancient Greece. L...
Theocritus: Father of Pastoral Poetry | Life & Works
Discover Theocritus, the pioneering Greek poet who invented pastoral poetry. Explore his *Idylls*, life in Sicily, and lasting influence on literature...
Petronius: The Arbiter of Elegance and the Satyricon
Explore the life of Gaius Petronius Arbiter, Nero's 'arbiter of elegance,' and author of the *Satyricon*. Discover his influence on Roman society and ...