ACCOUNTS OF SUETONIUS: THE SHAMEFUL DEATH OF VITELLIUS

Authors

  • José Luís Brandão

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14195/2183-7260_60_6

Keywords:

Vitellius, Caesars, Suetonius, Roman Empire, Biography

Abstract

The public execution of Vitellius, recounted by Suetonius in the context of the turbulent cycle that succeed the Nero’s death, seems to be the more ostensible manifestation of the biographer’s hostility towards an emperor. In fact, Suetonius selects from the tradition the more dishonourable elements, in order to transform the last moments of Vitellius in the deserved punishment for a contemptible life.

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Published

2015-12-29

How to Cite

Brandão, J. L. (2015). ACCOUNTS OF SUETONIUS: THE SHAMEFUL DEATH OF VITELLIUS. Boletim De Estudos Clássicos, (60), 71-84. https://doi.org/10.14195/2183-7260_60_6

Issue

No. 60 (2015): Boletim de Estudos Clássicos N60

Section

Latin

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