Chapter II
The Reigns of Caligula, Claudius, and Nero (37-68 A.D.).
1. Poets.
The Neronian period an epoch—Peculiar characteristics of its writers —Literary pretensions of Caligula—of Claudius—of Nero—Poem on Calpurnius Piso—Relation of philosophy to life—Cornutus—Persius—Lucan —Criticism of the Pharsalia—Eclogues of Calpurnius—The poem on Etna—
Tragedies of Seneca—The apokolokuntosis.