The History of Roman Literature From the Earliest Period to the Death of Marcus Aurelius
CHAPTER VII.
_The Reigns of Nerva and Trajan_ (96-117 A.D.).
Pliny the younger--His oratory--His correspondence--Letter to Trajan --Velius Longus--Hyginus--Balbus--Flaccus--Juvenal--His life--A finished declaimer--His character--His political views--Style--Tacitus--Dialogue on eloquence--_Agricola_--_Germania_--_Histories_--Annals_ --Intended work on Augustus's reign--Style.