Laelius, on friendship (Laelius de amicitia) ; &, The dream of Scipio (Somnium Scipionis)
Marcus Tullius Cicero & J. G. F. Powell
Language: English
Ancient Ancient & Classical Cicero; Marcus Tullius - Translations into English Conduct of life Early works to 1800 Friendship Friendship - Early works to 1800 General History History & Surveys Philosophy Rome Scipio Scipio Aemilianus; P. Cornelius
Publisher: Aris & Phillips
Published: Jan 15, 1990
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The De Amicitia is one of Cicero's most carefully crafted philosophical treatises. It offers an excellent introduction both to the eleoquence of his expository prose style and to the ethical values of Roman society during the first century BC. Moreover, many of the issues raised by its content are not entirely divorced from the realities that present-day students may encounter in regard to friendship. This edition contains a full vocabulary, a biographical index, and notes which give assistance ewith translation, as well as informative and detailed coverage of language and content.