PATRICK GLAUTHIER, The Scientific Sublime in Imperial Rome: Manilius, Seneca, Lucan, and the Aetna. New York: Oxford University Press, 2025. Pp. viii + 298. isbn 9780197787557 (hbk): £78.00. 9780197787571 electronic pub.

Key Points

• The research examines how the idea of the scientific sublime manifests in the works of Manilius, Seneca, and Lucan.
• Literary analysis of texts by Manilius, Seneca, and Lucan
• Contextual exploration of Imperial Roman thought
• Comparative study of scientific concepts and literary expression
• Identifies key themes of the scientific sublime in the studied texts
• Demonstrates the influence of natural phenomena on Roman literature
• Highlights the role of science in shaping philosophical discourse during this period