The Letters of the Younger Pliny, First Series — Volume 1 by the Younger Pliny

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Author Pliny, the Younger, 61-112?
Editor Keil, Heinrich, 1822-1894
Translator Firth, John B. (John Benjamin), 1868-1943
Title The Letters of the Younger Pliny, First Series — Volume 1
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https: //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epistulae_(Pliny)
Note Reading ease score: 67.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Note Alternate name: Pliny, the Younger. Epistulae ad Traianum. English
Credits This etext was prepared by Rebecca Trump and Sue Asscher
Summary "The Letters of the Younger Pliny, First Series — Volume 1" by the Younger Pliny is a collection of epistolary writings that provide a glimpse into Roman society during the late first and early second centuries AD. The letters, crafted with care and precision, present the views and domestic life of Pliny the Younger, a prominent lawyer, author, and public servant of Ancient Rome. This volume includes correspondence with friends, colleagues, and notable figures of the time, such as Cornelius Tacitus, offering insights into Pliny's character, societal observations, and the political landscape. At the start of the collection, Pliny expresses his intent to compile and present a selection of his letters at the urging of a friend, Septicius, emphasizing the value he places on his written words. The letters range in topic from personal anecdotes and reflections on friendship to political commentary and social observations detailing his interactions and thoughts on various Roman figures and themes. Through his correspondence, readers witness Pliny’s meticulous nature regarding style and eloquence, as well as his contemplations on philosophical subjects and the trifles of daily life, creating a rich tapestry that paints a portrait of his era and character. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature
Subject Pliny, the Younger -- Correspondence
Subject Latin letters -- Translations into English
Subject Authors, Latin -- Rome -- Correspondence
Subject Lawyers -- Rome -- Correspondence
Category Text
EBook-No. 3234
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 8, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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