Letters and Panegyricus I, Books 1-7 (Loeb Classical Library) (Volume I)
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| Rating | : | 4.80 (564 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0674990617 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 563 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-03-25 |
| Language | : | Latin |
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He was at Misenum at the time of the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 (described in two famous letters) when the Elder Pliny died. Pliny's Letters are important as a social document of his times. Pliny has a gift for description and a versatile prose style, and more than any of his contemporaries he gives an unprejudiced picture of Rome as he knew it. On this occasion he delivered the speech of thanks to the Emperor Trajan which he afterwards expanded and published as the Panegyricus. He moved through the regular offices in a senator's career, held two treasury appointments and a priesthood, and was consul in September and October 100. Book X of the Letters contains his correspondence with Trajan during this period, and includes letters about the early Christians. Pliny started his career at the Roman bar at the age of eighteen. They tell us about the man himself and his wide interests, and about his many friends, including Tacitus, Martial and Suetonius. After his consulship he returned to advocacy in the court and Senate, and was also president of the Tiber Conservancy Board. The Loeb Classical Library edition of Pliny the Younger is in two volumes; the second contains Books VIII–X of his Letters and Panegyricus.. The Younger Pliny was born in 61 or 62 CE, the son of Lucius Caecilius of Comum (C
About the Author Betty Radice (1912-1985) edited the Penguin Classics from 1964 to 1985 and translated Terence, Livy, Pliny, Abelard and Heloise, and Erasmus.
Betty Radice (1912-1985) edited the Penguin Classics from 1964 to 1985 and translated Terence, Livy, Pliny, Abelard and Heloise, and Erasmus.
msliw89 said Fantastic Book, Be Careful of Editions. As a university graduate in Ancient Roman history, I particularly love Pliny's letters for the insight they provide on a wide range of issues from the Ancient world. However one must take care when purchasing this Loeb - Pliny wrote 10 books of letters and . "Letters on Life" according to Wallace V. French III. His actual name is Gaius Plinius Caecilius Secundus. Gotta love those Roman names. I bought all of Pliny's letters because they offer a terrific insight into daily life in ancient Rome. Plus they read so easily. The Loeb translation is by far the best. Read. "A snapshot of Roman life" according to A Customer. Pliny the Younger's letters offer a glimpse into the political and literay life of Rome at the height of her power. Included in the letters are two riveting accounts of the erruption of Mt. Vesuvius, and Pliny the Younger's correspondance with the likes of