Selected Letters Of Pliny (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163184875)

Selected Letters of Pliny is a book compiled by G. B. Allen that contains a collection of letters written by the ancient Roman author, Pliny the Younger. Pliny's letters cover a wide range of topics including politics, philosophy, literature, and daily life in ancient Rome. The letters also provide insight into the personal and professional relationships of Pliny with his contemporaries, including the Emperor Trajan. The book includes an introduction by Allen that provides context for Pliny's life and times, as well as annotations that help readers understand the historical and cultural references in the letters. Overall, Selected Letters of Pliny offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of ancient Rome through the eyes of one of its most prominent writers.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.

Author: G. B. Allen
ISBN-10: 116318487X
ISBN-13: 9781163184875
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 152
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.47lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.33d