Skepsis und Suggestion

Criticism and interpretationLiterary styleTacitus, corneliusRomanian literature, history and criticism

Tacitus is a skeptical historian and a suggestive author. He doubts whether true historical events or motives can be revealed, and yet he attempts to guide the reader to a certain version or interpretation of events. This study analyzes Tacitus' combination of historical method and literary technique.

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