06-09-2003, 12:41 PM
Hi Conn,<br>
I'm glad you took it in a constructive spirit. I have to say that writing about major historical characters is very difficult and no-one carries if off flawlessly. I think Todorov has some interesting advice on the matter, i.e. the easiest solution is to write from an outsider's perspective of the great. Even Massie chickened out when doing his book on Caesar, which is a shame since his Augustus and Tiberius were fine pieces of writing that did much to add a human dimension to these emperors. I'll be following your version of Caesar with enthusiasm as the series pans out, although I'm rather more taken with Marcus (who has hints of darkness about him that are very alluring. Will Renius be his dad I wonder?)<br>
All the best<br>
Simon <p></p><i></i>
I'm glad you took it in a constructive spirit. I have to say that writing about major historical characters is very difficult and no-one carries if off flawlessly. I think Todorov has some interesting advice on the matter, i.e. the easiest solution is to write from an outsider's perspective of the great. Even Massie chickened out when doing his book on Caesar, which is a shame since his Augustus and Tiberius were fine pieces of writing that did much to add a human dimension to these emperors. I'll be following your version of Caesar with enthusiasm as the series pans out, although I'm rather more taken with Marcus (who has hints of darkness about him that are very alluring. Will Renius be his dad I wonder?)<br>
All the best<br>
Simon <p></p><i></i>
