02270cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000580011324500200017126400510019130000470024233600260028933700260031533800360034150000310037750501130040850800350052152012590055653400450181565300360186085600430189699900170193918100UtSlPG20260610133424.0mcr n260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDG1 aAllinson, Anne C. E.q(Anne Crosby Emery),d1871-193210aRoads from Rome 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2006  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2006-04-010 aThe estranger -- A poet's toll -- The phrase-maker -- A Roman citizen -- Fortune's ledger -- A road to Rome.  aE-text prepared by Ron Swanson  a"Roads from Rome" by Anne C. E. Allinson is a collection of historical sketches written in the early 20th century. The text reflects on the lives of significant figures from ancient Rome, emphasizing their human emotions and experiences, which resonate with modern readers. The central character introduced in the opening portion is Catullus, a poet grappling with profound grief following the death of his brother, Valerius.  The beginning of the work unfolds with Catullus seeking solace and clarity amidst his sorrow after experiencing the loss of his brother, who died while serving in the Roman army. As he reflects on their shared childhood and the diverging paths their lives took—Catullus becoming a poet and Valerius a soldier—he grapples with feelings of alienation and the bittersweet nature of memories. The narrative captures Catullus's inner turmoil as he confronts the reality of death and the struggle to articulate his pain, all while linking his personal tragedy to the broader context of Roman society during a time of change. Through evocative imagery and deep emotional insight, the text sets the stage for a deeper exploration of themes of love, loss, and the enduring human spirit. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aRome -- Social life and customs40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18100  c59486d59486