Laelius eli Ystävyydestä by Marcus Tullius Cicero
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| Author | Cicero, Marcus Tullius, 107 BCE-44 BCE |
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| Translator | Heino, K., 1848-1921 |
| Title | Laelius eli Ystävyydestä |
| Note | Reading ease score: 25.9 (College graduate level). Very difficult to read. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https: //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laelius_de_Amicitia Wikipedia page about this book: https: //fi.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yst%C3%A4vyydest%C3%A4 |
| Credits | Produced by Tapio Riikonen |
| Summary | "Laelius eli Ystävyydestä" by Marcus Tullius Cicero is a philosophical treatise written in the 1st century BC. This work, structured as a dialogue, explores the nature and importance of friendship, particularly through the voices of key Roman figures such as Cajus Laelius and Scipio Africanus. The text delves into themes of virtue, loyalty, and the philosophical underpinnings of relationships, making it both a reflection on human connections and a significant contribution to ethical discourse. At the start of the text, Cicero introduces the context for a conversation on friendship that takes place after the death of Scipio Africanus, where Laelius reflects on their close bond. This dialogue is framed by Laelius discussing how he copes with the loss and offers insight into the virtues that underpin true friendship. The characters begin to articulate their thoughts, highlighting the strengths and challenges of friendships, particularly in times of sorrow or moral dilemmas, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of what constitutes a true friend and the significance of mutual goodwill in relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature |
| Subject | Friendship |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 54517 |
| Release Date | Apr 9, 2017 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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