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""Letters by Secundus"" is a collection of letters written by the Roman author and statesman, Gaius Plinius Caecilius Secundus, commonly known as Pliny the Younger. The letters were written in the early 2nd century AD and provide a unique insight into the daily life, politics, and social customs of the Roman Empire.The letters cover a wide range of topics, including Pliny's personal life, his career as a lawyer and politician, his relationships with his friends and family, and his observations on the society and culture of his time. They also offer a glimpse into the lives of other prominent figures of the period, such as the emperor Trajan and the philosopher Tacitus.Pliny's writing is highly regarded for its eloquence and clarity, and his letters are considered some of the finest examples of Roman epistolary literature. They are also valuable historical documents, providing a firsthand account of the events and attitudes of the time.Overall, ""Letters by Secundus"" is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in Roman history, literature, or culture.THIS 254 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Letters of Marcus Tullius Cicero and Letters of Gaius Plinius Caecilius Secundus: V9 Harvard Classics, by Gaius Plinius Caecilius Secundus. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766182045.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.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781162914268
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 254
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. September 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x13 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 345 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 8. Oktober 2024
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""Letters by Secundus"" is a collection of letters written by the Roman author and statesman, Gaius Plinius Caecilius Secundus, commonly known as Pliny the Younger. The letters were written in the early 2nd century AD and provide a unique insight into the daily life, politics, and social customs of the Roman Empire.The letters cover a wide range of topics, including Pliny's personal life, his career as a lawyer and politician, his relationships with his friends and family, and his observations on the society and culture of his time. They also offer a glimpse into the lives of other prominent figures of the period, such as the emperor Trajan and the philosopher Tacitus.Pliny's writing is highly regarded for its eloquence and clarity, and his letters are considered some of the finest examples of Roman epistolary literature. They are also valuable historical documents, providing a firsthand account of the events and attitudes of the time.Overall, ""Letters by Secundus"" is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in Roman history, literature, or culture.THIS 254 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Letters of Marcus Tullius Cicero and Letters of Gaius Plinius Caecilius Secundus: V9 Harvard Classics, by Gaius Plinius Caecilius Secundus. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766182045.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.

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