Cicero

Volume XXII, Letters to Atticus: Volume I (Loeb Classical Library)

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ISBN 13:
9780674995710
author:
Cicero
format:
HardBack
publisher:
Loeb
language:
English
Publication Year:
1999
Pages:
348
Dimensions:
10.67 x 2.29 x 16.26 centimetres
Genre:
Fiction & Literature, Literary Collections, Letters,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£27.06

Description

A collection of letters from Roman politician and orator Marcus Tullius Cicero to his close friend Titus Pomponius Atticus provides valuable insights into the period leading up to the fall of the Roman Republic. These candid letters, which also include other works by Cicero, offer a unique glimpse into his personal character, revealing confession, frank self-revelation, and a record of his moods from day to day. The letters to Atticus are notable for their candour, providing an unvarnished view of Cicero's thoughts and feelings. This collection is considered one of the most reliable sources of information on the period in question, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in Roman history or politics. With 343 pages, this hardcover edition offers a comprehensive look at Cicero's correspondence with Atticus, providing a unique window into the life and times of ancient Rome.

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