Letters of Marcus Tullius Cicero and Letters of Gaius Plinius Caecilius Secundus: Part 9 Harvard Classics

by Charles William Eliot (Editor), Marcus Tullius Cicero, Pliny the Younger

The book titled ""Letters of Marcus Tullius Cicero and Letters of Gaius Plinius Caecilius V9 Harvard Classics"" is a collection of letters written by two prominent figures of ancient Rome - Cicero and Pliny. The book is part of the Harvard Classics series and contains a total of 383 pages.The first section of the book features letters written by Cicero, a renowned philosopher, statesman, and orator of the Roman Republic. The letters are addressed to various individuals, including his friends, family members, and political allies. They cover a wide range of topics, including politics, philosophy, literature, and personal matters. Cicero's letters provide valuable insights into the political and social climate of ancient Rome, as well as his own thoughts and opinions on various issues.The second section of the book features letters written by Pliny, a Roman author, naturalist, and statesman who lived during the reign of Emperor Trajan. Like Cicero's letters, Pliny's letters are addressed to a variety of individuals and cover a wide range of topics. Many of his letters focus on natural history and scientific inquiry, while others deal with personal matters and social commentary.Overall, the book provides a fascinating glimpse into the lives and thoughts of two of the most influential figures of ancient Rome. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Roman history, philosophy, literature, or politics.1909. On Friendship; On Old Age; Letters by Marcus Tullius Cicero. Letters by Gaius Plinius Caecilius Secundus.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Genres: Classics, History

444 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 113

About the author

Charles William Eliot was an American academic who was selected as Harvard's president in 1869. He transformed the provincial college into the preeminent American research university. Eliot served the longest term as president in the university's history.

Reviews

[Ixby Wuff · Rating 4 out of 5]

Circero's two treatises, On Friendship and On Old Age, exemplify the pragmatism of the philosopher’s mind applied to the human condition. The Letters of the great orator and politician which follow, offer both personal insight and policy initiative. The Letters of Pliny the Younger were arranged by the author this collected correspondence offers a glimpse into the daily life of a Roman patrician.

[David Redden · Rating 4 out of 5]

A collection of surprisingly accessible letters from eminent Romans at critical periods of Roman history. While you may know in theory that their covilization was very advanced compared to the dark ages that followed Rome's collapse, reading this variety of personal and political letters to and from these very interesting individuals provides an intimate glimpse into the complexities of Roman civilization and its similarities and differences with life today. Reading these letters made me think about how we must always be on guard against devolving into monarchy, and gave me a renewed appreciation how fragile human civilization can be.

[Bob · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. It helped me understand the Roman Republic and the Empire as well as the nature of people in ancient times. Cicero was a little tedious, while Pliny was more modern in his expressions. Pliny's correspondence with The Emperor Trajan was most enlightening and included responses from Trajan.

[Barnaby · Rating 4 out of 5]

Focusing on Cicero's writing: On Friendship. Interesting.

[Matt Thomas · Rating 5 out of 5]

"On Old Age" is one of my new favorites of all time. I wish I had come across it sooner-- it has been in my library for years.