Cicero De Senectute: On Old Age (1884)

By Andrew Preston Peabody

Book Overview

Cicero De Senectute: On Old Age (1884) is a translation and commentary of Cicero's famous essay on aging, written by Andrew P. Peabody. Cicero, a Roman philosopher and statesman, wrote this essay in 44 BC as a reflection on the virtues and challenges of growing old. In this book, Peabody provides a thorough analysis of Cicero's work, discussing its historical context, themes, and rhetorical strategies. He also includes notes and annotations that help readers understand the nuances of the Latin text. Through this translation and commentary, Peabody aims to make Cicero's insights on aging accessible to modern readers and to demonstrate the enduring relevance of his ideas. Overall, Cicero De Senectute: On Old Age (1884) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the philosophy of aging and the writings of Cicero.This Book Is In English.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1160411379
• ISBN13: 9781160411370
• Release Date: February 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 102 Pages
• Weight: 0.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"