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Selected Works (Cicero, Marcus Tullius) by Marcus Tullius Cicero (1960, Uk-B Format Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherPenguin Publishing Group
ISBN-100140440992
ISBN-139780140440997
eBay Product ID (ePID)76383
Product Key Features
Original LanguageLatin
Book TitleSelected Works (Cicero, Marcus Tullius)
Number of Pages272 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicAncient / Rome, General, Essays
Publication Year1960
IllustratorYes
GenreLiterary Collections, History
AuthorMarcus Tullius Cicero
FormatUk-B Format Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.6 in
Item Weight7.2 Oz
Item Length7.8 in
Item Width5.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
Dewey Edition22
Grade FromTwelfth Grade
Grade ToUP
Dewey Decimal875/.01
Table Of ContentIntroduction: 1. Cicero against Tyranny by Jerome 2. How to Live: Human Cooperation by Jerome 3. Cicero as Writer and Speaker: Translator's Problems by Jerome 4. The Fame of Cicero by Jerome Part One: Against Tyranny 1. Attack on Misgovernment: Against Verres, I 2. Cicero's Life and Letters: Selection from his Correspondence 3. Attack on an Enemy of Freedom: The Second Philippic against Antony Part Two: How to Live 4. A Practical Code of Behaviour: On Duties, III 5. Cato the Elder on Old Age: On Old Age Appendixes A. List of Surviving Works of Cicero B. Genealogical Tables C. Key to Technical Terms D. Maps: The Roman Empire, 51 B.C.; Central Italy; Greece and West of Asia Minor; Plan of Rome Index of Personal Names
SynopsisCollecting the most incisive and influential writings of one of Rome's finest orators, Cicero's Selected Works is translated with an introduction by Michael Grant in Penguin Classics. Lawyer, philosopher, statesman and defender of Rome's Republic, Cicero was a master of eloquence, and his pure literary and oratorical style and strict sense of morality have been a powerful influence on European literature and thought for over two thousand years in matters of politics, philosophy, and faith. This selection demonstrates the diversity of his writings, and includes letters to friends and statesmen on Roman life and politics; the vitriolic Second Philippic Against Antony ; and his two most famous philosophical treatises, On Duties and On Old Age - a celebration of his own declining years. Written at a time of brutal political and social change, Cicero's lucid ethical writings formed the foundation of the Western liberal tradition in political and moral thought that continues to this day. This translation by Michael Grant conveys the elegance of Cicero's writings. His introduction describes their social and political background, while maps, genealogical charts, timelines and a glossary place the works in context. Marcus Tullius Cicero (106-43 BC), Roman orator and statesman, was born at Arpinium to a wealthy local family. Having been educated in Rome, by 70 BC he had established himself as a leading barrister and was beginning a successful political career. Cicero received honours usually reserved only for the Roman aristocracy and was one of the greatest Roman orators. If you enjoyed Selected Works , you might like Suetonius' The Twelve Caesars , also available in Penguin Classics., Collecting the most incisive and influential writings of one of Rome's finest orators, Cicero's Selected Works is translated with an introduction by Michael Grant in Penguin Classics. Lawyer, philosopher, statesman and defender of Rome's Republic, Cicero was a master of eloquence, and his pure literary and oratorical style and strict sense of morality have been a powerful influence on European literature and thought for over two thousand years in matters of politics, philosophy, and faith. This selection demonstrates the diversity of his writings, and includes letters to friends and statesmen on Roman life and politics; the vitriolic Second Philippic Against Antony; and his two most famous philosophical treatises, On Duties and On Old Age - a celebration of his own declining years. Written at a time of brutal political and social change, Cicero's lucid ethical writings formed the foundation of the Western liberal tradition in political and moral thought that continues to this day. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
LC Classification NumberPA6278.A4
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Glad to have this book. Not many other options but the condition is a bit disappointing being more “good” than the “ very good” I chose among others a
Glad to have this book. Not many other options but the condition is a bit disappointing being more “good” than the “ very good” I chose among others and paid more. Some of the pages have been wet which made them warped. Nevertheless, there is no underlining or marking of the text which does earn a very good. Still pleased.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
