Reinventing the concept of homo novus in Rome: Cicero as Horace’s role model

Reinventando o conceito de homo novus em Roma: Cícero como modelo para Horácio

Reinventando el concepto de homo novus en Roma: Cícero como modelo para Horacio

ABSTRACT

This paper identifies similarities between Horace’s and Cicero’s use of the termHomo novusas a positive connotation, which contrasts with the then prevailing view of the outsider as a negative element. We suggest that Horace might have drawn on elements from Cicero’s works to support the defense of his position within Roman society.

Keywords:
Roman social orders: equestrians; novi homines; Auctoritas; Horace; Cicero