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Pliny the Younger

Resources on Pliny the Younger, the Roman statesman who wrote about the eruption of Vesuivius, which killed his uncle Pliny the Elder, among many other topics.
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All Roads Lead to Murder - Review

In this mystery, by Albert A. Bell, jr., based on the writing of the younger Pliny, Pliny is a slightly priggish character, who doesn't mind circumventing cherished Roman tradition when it suits his purposes, which it does when he sees a chance to rescue a lovely young slave woman.

Pliny's Haunted House

A ghost story written by Pliny the Younger.

Roman Authors Timeline

See where Pliny the Younger and his writing fits in with the other great Roman writers.

Pliny, Letters 10.96-97 - Pliny to the Emperor Trajan

In this English translation of a letter, Pliny the Younger writes about the Christians who adhere to what Pliny calls contagious and a superstition. Includes Trajan's reply.

Letters of the Younger Pliny Introduction

E-text of the Letters of Pliny the Younger in a public domain English translation.

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