1st century BC Syrian-born Latin writer
Publilius Syrus was a Syrian-born writer of the 1st century BC who wrote in Latin and became known for his witty, memorable sayings. His work, particularly his collection of maxims, had lasting influence on Latin literature and continues to be quoted for its practical wisdom about human nature and behavior.
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Comicorum Graecorum Sententiae, id est gnomai [Printed text]
Quedam interpretationes hebraicorum nominum, et differentie Ciceronis, cum multis aliis excerptis doctorum tam catholicorum quam gentilium. Item expositio super Lamentationes Ieremie, historialiter et allegorice, cum aliis tractatibus [titel fenestra]
Publilius Syrus (fl. 85–43 BC), was a Latin writer, best known for his sententiae. He was a Syrian from Antioch who was brought as a slave to Roman Italy. Syrus was brought to Rome on the same ship that brought a certain Manilius Antiochus, astronomer, and Staberius Eros the grammarian. By his wit and talent, Syrus won the favour of his master, who granted him manumission and educated him. He became a member of the Publilia gens. Publilius' name, due to the palatalization of 'l' between two 'i's in the Early Middle Ages, is often presented by manuscripts (and some printed editions) in corrupt form as 'Publius', Publius being a very common Roman praenomen.
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Disputatio vitiorum et uirtutum; Excerpta ex dictis Senece, Bernardi, Ricardi, Ieronimi, Augustini et Gregorii. Item expositio super salutationem angelicam [titel fenestra]
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