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Author Archives: Thomas Strunk
The Lives of Cato the Younger from Ancient Rome to Modern America – Forthcoming Book Release
Just received the advance copy of my latest book, The Lives of Cato the Younger from Ancient Rome to Modern America. The Lives of Cato will be released on January 6, 2026. by University of Michigan Press. Here’s the Table … Continue reading
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Tagged American History, Ancient Rome, Cato, University of Michigan Press
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Books by the Banks Cincinnati – The Courage to Share
Last week, I had a great opportunity to participate in a panel, “The Courage to Share,” at Books by the Banks, Cincinnati’s annual book festival. I was joined by fellow poets and panelists Manuel Iris, Desirae Hosley (The SilentPoet), and … Continue reading
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The Lives of Cato the Younger from Ancient Rome to Modern America
My latest book, The Lives of Cato the Younger from Ancient Rome to Modern America, will be released on January 6, 2026. by University of Michigan Press. The Lives of Cato traces the reception and influence of Cato from his … Continue reading
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Reading at Poetry and Song Series
I’ll be reading at the Poetry & Song Series at the Falcon Theatre on February 15th, 2024. I’ll be reading poems from my collection Transfigurations as well as some new material. There will also be some wonderful music by Raison D’Etre … Continue reading
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Transfigurations Poetry Reading at Sitwell’s 9/5/23
In two weeks, Tuesday Sept. 5th, I’ll be reading from my poetry collection Transfigurations along with some newer poems. I’ll be joined by the wonderful poet Dick Westheimer. Open mic begins at 7:00. Come and read your work or just … Continue reading
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Quintilian: The Latin Teacher Podcast
In July, I appeared on Ryan Sellers’ Quintilian: The Latin Teacher Podcast to talk about Cincinnati, Bob Dylan and the classical tradition, and lessons from the fall of the Roman Republic for the American people. Listen to the interview here: … Continue reading
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Tagged Ancient Rome, Bob Dylan, Cincinnati, Mussolini
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Transfigurations – Poems by Thomas E. Strunk
I’m happy to announce that Main Street Rag Press will be publishing my poetry collection Transfigurations. This collection of poems, mostly written in the last couple years, reckons with loss and celebrates renewal. A few sample poems are available on … Continue reading
Paperback release – On the Fall of the Roman Empire: Lessons for the American People
Anthem Press has just released the paperback edition of my book On the Fall of the Roman Republic: Lessons for the American People. Bonus material is available on my blog LiberationNow.org.
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Tagged Ancient Rome, Lucretia, Strunk, Trump
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Cato, the Confederacy, and Lost Causes
On January 6, 2022, I will be delivering my paper “Cato, the Confederacy, and Lost Causes,” which focuses on the appropriation of Cato the Younger by Southerners late in the Civil War and in the Jim Crow Era; the paper … Continue reading
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Domitian’s Lightning Bolts and Close Shaves in Pliny
Strunk, Thomas E. “Domitian’s Lightning Bolts and Close Shaves in Pliny.” Classical Journal 109.1 (Oct./Nov., 2013): 88–113. Pliny’s portrayal of his public life under Domitian has often come under fire from both thosewho approach Pliny’s Letters from a historical perspective and … Continue reading
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