The lost voices of Pompeii : life and death on Pompeii's final day / Jess Venner.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Venner, Jess, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Pompeii (Extinct city).

Vesuvius (Italy)--Eruption, 79.

Vesuvius (Italy).

Civilization, Greco-Roman.

Italy--Pompeii (Extinct city).

Italy--Vesuvius.

Genre:

Informational works.

Physical Description:

xv, 345 pages : illustrations, map ; 24 cm

Edition:

First US edition.

Place of Publication:

New York : William Morrow, [2026]

Summary:

"While today the ruins of Pompeii stand silent and preserved in ash and stone, they were once home to a vibrant, bustling community made up of thousands of people whose lives were forever altered--or cut short--in the wake of the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Through extensive research and vivid storytelling, leading expert Dr. Jess Venner goes beyond the devastation and unveils a city teeming with art, customs, and culture. The Lost Voices of Pompeii follows ordinary citizens on what should have been an ordinary day: the newly freed Petrinus grapples with how to navigate his future in a town that isn't always welcoming; Julia Felix, a businesswoman, faces prejudice as she skirts traditional female roles; Amisusius, priest of the cult of Isis, struggles to balance politics and religion; among many other residents. Their stories weave together and apart, until they culƯminate in the fateful event. Some will survive, but others will fall victim to the natural disaster. Pompeii's story is often reduced to the scope of its tragedy, but Dr. Venner brings the focus back to the peoƯple themselves, capturing a civilization rich in history, traditions, and aspirations. A profound and immersive experience, The Lost Voices of Pompeii revives a people often overshadowed by death and destruction and tells a poignant tale of humanity and resilience." -- book jacket.

Contents:

Map of Pompeii in 79 CE

Preface

Introduction: Beneath the sleeping mountain

The invisible slave

The wealthy businesswoman

The everyman

The working poor family

The innkeeper

The priest of Isis

The politician

The final hours

The aftermath

Author's note

Sources

Picture credits

Acknowledgements.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 335-338).

ISBN:

9780063460614

0063460610

OCLC:

1589481537