The Letters Of Pliny The Younger: Selected And Edited Together With A Companion To Pliny's Letters

By Helen H. Tanzer

Book Overview

""The Letters of Pliny the Younger"" is a collection of selected letters written by Pliny the Younger, a Roman lawyer, author, and magistrate who lived in the 1st century AD. The letters provide a unique insight into the daily life, politics, and culture of ancient Rome. The book is edited by Helen H. Tanzer and includes a companion to Pliny's letters, which provides historical context and background information on the people and events mentioned in the letters. The letters cover a wide range of topics, including Pliny's personal life, his career, his relationships with friends and family, and his observations on Roman society. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient Rome, classical literature, or the art of letter writing.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: 1163173711
• ISBN13: 9781163173718
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 316 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"