The Distichs Of Cato: A Famous Medieval Textbook (1922) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169635999)

The Distichs of Cato is a famous medieval textbook that was originally written in Latin by Dionysius Cato, a Roman poet and grammarian. This book, published in 1922 by Wayland Johnson Chase, is an English translation of that text. The Distichs of Cato is a collection of short, two-line poems that offer practical advice on a variety of topics, including morality, ethics, and practical skills. The poems cover a wide range of subjects, from how to behave in public to the importance of hard work and honesty. The book is considered an important work of medieval literature and has been used as a teaching tool for centuries. This edition includes an introduction by the translator, as well as a glossary of terms and a bibliography for further reading. The Distichs of Cato is a fascinating look at the moral and ethical values of medieval society and provides valuable insights into the way people thought and lived during that time period.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: Wayland Johnson Chase
ISBN-10: 1169635997
ISBN-13: 9781169635999
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 48
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.91lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.25d