Ausonius
Decimus Magnus Ausonius
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Ausonius
Published
May 1, 2006
Publisher
University of Pennsylvania Press
Pages
100
ISBN-13
9780812219531
ISBN-10
0812219538
Description
Ausonius, the most famous of the learned poets active in the second half of the fourth century, was born at Bordeaux and taught school there for thirty years before being summoned to court to teach the future emperor Gratian. He subsequently held important public offices, returning to Bordeaux and private life after Gratian's death in 383. The subjects of many of his poems are typical of the academic world of the time. His Commemorations of the Professors of Bordeaux, a sequence of light verse obituaries of local teachers, in which people are honored - or gossiped about - in their daily occupations, has been called an illustrious poetic precedent to Edgar Lee Masters's Spoon River Anthology. To a literary verse translation of the Commemorations, David Slavitt has added versions of Ausonius's Nuptial Cento, assembled from snippets of Shakespeare (Ausonius's original is a pastiche of Virgil) and selected epigrams.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Ausonius?
This edition of Ausonius has approximately 100 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Ausonius?
For most readers, Ausonius typically takes between 2h 5m and 1h 23m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 25,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 1h 40m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 4 days • Estimated word count: 25,000 words
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What is the word count of Ausonius?
The estimated word count for Ausonius is approximately 25,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Ausonius?
Ausonius was written by Decimus Magnus Ausonius.
When was Ausonius published?
The publication date for this specific edition is May 1, 2006. The original work may have been published on a different date.