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He dabbled in poetry himself, and he was more nearly of the same age as Lucretius, and thus perhaps more likely to have been a friend of his. The fact that Cicero's remark is in answer to one of his might suggest the opinion that the poem had been read by him before it became known to the older brother, and perhaps been sent by him to Cicero. This would ex- plain Cicero's indifference on the subject. He makes a casual reply on a matter more interesting to his correspondent than to himself. But ...if Q. Cicero was the editor, Jerome must here also have copied his authorities carelessly. In the time of Jerome the familiar name of Cicero must have been understood as applying to the great orator and philosophic writer, not to his comparatively obscure brother. The only certain inference which can be drawn from this mention of the poem is that it had been read, shortly after its appearance, in the beginning of the year 54 B. C. , by both brothers. Yet the consideration of the whole case does not lead to the rejection of the distinct statement that 28o THE ROMAN POETS OF THE REPUBLIC.
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