浅析《罗马十二帝王传》中对图密善的形象塑造
A Brief Analysis of the Image Creation of Domitian in the De Vita Caesarum

古罗马作家苏维托尼乌斯的《罗马十二帝王传》记录了从恺撒到图密善之间的最初12个元首的生平事迹。罗马皇帝图密善的传记是《罗马十二帝王传》的最后一篇。图密善长久以来一直被冠以暴君的称呼，然而在苏维托尼乌斯的笔下图密善不仅仅具有残暴的一面，还具有慷慨、公正、热心的另一面形象；图密善的傲慢也许并非只是他自身的妄自尊大，与他的早年经历和统治也有关联。分析《罗马十二帝王传》中图密善的多面形象，有助于能够还原出一位更贴近真实的历史人物形象。
De Vita Caesarum by the ancient Roman writer Suetonius records the life stories of the first twelve heads of state from Caesar to Domitian. The biography of Roman Emperor Domitian is the final chapter of it. Domitian has long been referred to as a tyrant, but in the writings of Suetonius, he not only has a cruel side, but also has another image of generosity, justice, and enthusiasm; Domitian’s arrogance may not only be his own arrogance, but also related to his early experiences and rule. Analyzing the multifaceted image of Domitian in Suetonius’ work can help to reconstruct a more realistic historical figure.