Die Sphragis-Epistel des dritten Buches. Bemerkungen zur Intertextualität von Plin. Ep. III 21

Abstract

The relationship between Pliny and Tacitus is an often-discussed topic in modern research. A great number of letters is addressed to the friend and famous historian in order to praise Pliny’s own actions and duties. A brilliant example of the so-called ‘self-praise’ can be seen in Ep. III