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Calpurnius

From: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition | Date: 2008

Calpurnius (Titus Calpurnius Siculus) , fl. 1st cent. AD, Roman poet. His Eclogues (seven pastorals) imitate Vergil with grace and charm.

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