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Complete Letters (Paperback)
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Complete Letters (Paperback)
Series: Oxford World's Classics
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In these letters to his friends and relations, Pliny the Younger,
lawyer, author, and natural philosopher, provides a fascinating
insight into Roman life in the period 97 to 112 AD. Part
autobiography, part social history, they document the career and
interests of a senator and leading imperial official whose friends
include the historians Tacitus and Suetonius. Pliny's letters cover
a wide range of topics, from the contemporary political scene to
domestic affairs, the educational system, the rituals and conduct
of Roman religion, the treatment of slaves, and the phenomena of
nature. He describes in vivid detail the eruption of Vesuvius,
which killed his uncle, and the daily routines of a well-to-do
Roman in the courts and at leisure, in the city, or enjoying rural
pursuits at his country estates.
This is a lively new translation by eminent scholar Peter Walsh,
based on the Oxford Classical Text and drawing on the latest
scholarship. In his introduction, Walsh considers the political
background of the letters, the span of Pliny's career, the range of
topics covered in the letters, and Pliny's literary style.
Invaluable notes identify the letters' recipients and explain
allusions to historical events and terms. A general index is
supplemented by two specific indexes on aspects of social life and
Pliny's correspondents. This classic will make great reading for
those with an interest in classical literature and ancient history.
About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has
made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the
globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to
scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of
other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading
authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date
bibliographies for further study, and much more.
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