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When Vesuvius erupted in 79AD, author and natural historian Pliny the Elder ventured out to provide assistance to a friend and died in the attempt. His teenage nephew Pliny the Younger headed in the opposite direction and survived to become a magistrate, lawyer, and prolific letter-writer. Classicist Dunn's new work ostensibly focuses on the Younger with a nod toward the Elder's influence on his life. But by offering nearly as man...Log In or Sign Up to Read More