This analyzes two works that describe ancient rome from a philosophical point of view.

Pliny and Juvenal: An Analysis Both Pliny and Decimus Junius Juvenalis, or Juvenal for short, were extraordinary people of ancient Rome. Although Pliny and Juvenal had different ideas about what Roman life was truly like, when reflecting on these two pieces together a person, he or she should see the paradox and get an idea of what Roman life was like. Pliny was enthralled by the beauty and splendor of upper class. Juvenal was contending …

…their opinions and beliefs were, and expressed them. The lives of the poor, middle, and plebian class are accurately depicted when comparing Juvenal and Pliny's work. Works Cited Juvenal. "On the City of Rome." Washington State University. 18 Dec. 1998. Paul Brians. 28 Oct. 2003 <http://www.wsu.edu:8080/~wldciv/world_civ_reader/world_civ_reader_1/ juvenal>. Pliny. "On the Grandeur of Rome." Ancient History Sourcebook. Bill Thayer. 28 Oct. 2003 <http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/ancient>.