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Title: Laelius eli Ystävyydestä

Note: Reading ease score: 25.9 (College graduate level). Very difficult to read.

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.)

Author: Cicero, Marcus Tullius, 107 BCE-44 BCE

Translator: Heino, K., 1848-1921

EBook No.: 54517

Published: Apr 9, 2017

Downloads: 62

Language: Finnish

Subject: Friendship

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:54517:2 2017-04-09T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Heino, K. Cicero, Marcus Tullius fi 1
2024-11-09T16:20:43Z Laelius eli Ystävyydestä

This edition has images.

Title: Laelius eli Ystävyydestä

Note: Reading ease score: 25.9 (College graduate level). Very difficult to read.

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.)

Author: Cicero, Marcus Tullius, 107 BCE-44 BCE

Translator: Heino, K., 1848-1921

EBook No.: 54517

Published: Apr 9, 2017

Downloads: 62

Language: Finnish

Subject: Friendship

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:54517:3 2017-04-09T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Heino, K. Cicero, Marcus Tullius fi 1