Works attributed to Florus Hadrian's rule. Works attributed to Florus Three main sets of works are attributed to Florus (a Roman cognomen): Virgilius orator an poeta, an Epitome of Roman History and a collection of poems (26 tetrameters, and five hexameters about roses). As to whether these were composed by the same person, or set of people, is unclear, but the works are variously attributed to: The introduction to a dialogue called "Virgilius orator an poeta" is extant, in which the author (whose name is given as Publius Annius Florus) states that he was born in Africa, and at an early age took part
To be, or not to be vndiſcouered Countrey, from whoſe Borne<br> No Traueller returnes, Puzels the will,<br> And makes vs rather beare those illes we haue,<br> Then flye to others that we know not of.<br> Thus Conſcience does make Cowards of vs all,<br> And thus the Natiue hew of Resolution<br> Is ſicklied o’re, with the pale caſt of Thought,<br> And enterprizes of great pith and moment,<br> With this regard their Currants turne away,<br> And looſe the name of Action. Soft you now,<br> The faire "Ophelia?" Nimph, in thy Orizons<br> Be all my ſinnes remembred. "To be, or not to be" is one of the most widely