Selections from the Letters of the Younger Pliny

By Pliny the Younger

Book Overview

Selected Letters of Pliny (1911) is a collection of letters written by Pliny the Younger, a Roman author and lawyer who lived in the first century AD. The letters are addressed to various friends and acquaintances and cover a wide range of topics, including politics, literature, philosophy, and everyday life in ancient Rome. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the daily concerns and activities of a prominent Roman citizen, as well as his views on the social and political issues of his time. The letters are translated into English and accompanied by notes and commentary to provide context and background information for modern readers. This volume is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient Roman history, literature, or culture.This Book Is In English.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1160815976
• ISBN13: 9781160815970
• Release Date: March 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 246 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"