Letters of Pliny by the Younger Pliny

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Author Pliny, the Younger, 61-112?
Editor Bosanquet, F. C. T. (Frederick Charles Tindal), 1847-1928
Translator Melmoth, William, 1710?-1799
Title Letters of Pliny
Credits Produced by David Reed and David Widger
Summary "Letters of Pliny" by Pliny the Younger is a collection of epistolary writings composed in the early 2nd century AD. These letters reflect the daily life, interests, and observations of a Roman aristocrat, providing insights into both personal experiences and broader societal issues of his time. The letters encompass a variety of subjects, including politics, literature, philosophy, and historical events, making them a rich resource for understanding Roman culture and life. The beginning of the collection introduces Pliny and sets the tone for the letters that follow. Pliny, educated in rhetoric and involved in politics under Emperor Trajan, begins with a letter addressing Septitius, in which he discusses the selection and publication of his letters. He jokes about the effort needed to compile them and expresses a desire to also preserve future correspondences. This establishes an engaging and reflective style in which Pliny candidly addresses friends and acquaintances, touching on themes of friendship, mortality, and the pursuit of knowledge, all while maintaining a witty and sometimes self-deprecating tone. The opening letters hint at both his personal relationships and the political complexities of his era, making them appealing not just as historical documents but also as profound reflections on human nature. (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. 2811
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Nov 11, 2018
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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