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In this treatise, Cicero writes about his own experience with friendship. Cicero ponders the meaning of this friendship by using the relationship between Scipio Aemilianus and Laelius to expound his views. Laelius' speech comprises the most part and is instigated by the death... Read Full Overview

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De Amicitia, also known as On Friendship, is a philosophical treatise written by the ancient Roman statesman and orator, Cicero. The book explores the nature of friendship and the qualities that make it valuable and enduring. Cicero draws on the teachings of Greek philosophers... Read Full Overview

What is true friendship? That is the question Cicero sought to answer in this, one of his most famous dialogues. The great Roman statesman and philosopher argues that without virtue, as defined by the Greeks, friendship is a mere mask for self interest. Cicero completed this... Read Full Overview

""On Friendship"" or ""Laelius"" is a philosophical treatise written by the ancient Roman statesman and philosopher, Marcus Tullius Cicero. The book is a dialogue between Cicero and his friend, Gaius Laelius, in which they discuss the nature of friendship and its importance in... Read Full Overview

Excerpt from Essay on Friendship (L lius De Amicitia): Translated From the Latin With Notes

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This new volume, designed for students studying the AP' selections from De Amicitia, will contain the Latin text with notes and commentary on the facing page. A Latin-to-English glossary will be at the back of the book. This book will be in print for the 2006-2007 school year... Read Full Overview

M. Tulli Ciceronis Laelivs de amicitia by Marcus Tullius Cicero. This book is a reproduction of the original book published in 1902 and may have some imperfections such as marks or hand-written notes.

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This book is a reproduction of a work published before 1920 and is part of a collection of books reprinted and edited by Hachette Livre, in the framework of a partnership with the National Library of France, providing the opportunity... Read Full Overview