Treatises on Friendship and Old Age: Cicero's Letters on Aging, Civic Duties, La

Description: Treatises on Friendship and Old Age by Marcus Tullius Cicero This fine edition of Ciceros treatises on the topics of friendship, old age and life contains the respected translation of E. S. Shuckburgh. Written in the second century A.D., these writings encapsulate the wisdom and ability possessed by their author. Already well into maturity, it is here that the accumulated experience of a man who had - in an illustrious career of public service in the Roman Empire - seen and known all manner of events and people in his bustling society. The attributes important to friendship are identified by Cicero as he discusses the qualities a good friend should have. There are several intractable virtues of friendship, which must be preserved lest the union be damaged. The second treatise elaborates upon what it is to be old. Writing so as to echo the much esteemed Cato the Elder, the beauty and profundity of the words in this essay are significant. The clear and plain yet succinct and wistfully eloquent words elaborate on aging and the concerns that arrive with it. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Long Description This fine edition of Ciceros treatises on the topics of friendship, old age and life contains the respected translation of E. S. Shuckburgh. Written in the second century A.D., these writings encapsulate the wisdom and ability possessed by their author. Already well into maturity, it is here that the accumulated experience of a man who had - in an illustrious career of public service in the Roman Empire - seen and known all manner of events and people in his bustling society. The attributes important to friendship are identified by Cicero as he discusses the qualities a good friend should have. There are several intractable virtues of friendship, which must be preserved lest the union be damaged. The second treatise elaborates upon what it is to be old. Writing so as to echo the much esteemed Cato the Elder, the beauty and profundity of the words in this essay are significant. The clear and plain yet succinct and wistfully eloquent words elaborate on aging and the concerns that arrive with it. Details ISBN1387816896 Author Marcus Tullius Cicero Pages 60 Language English Year 2018 ISBN-10 1387816896 ISBN-13 9781387816897 Format Paperback Publisher Lulu.com Imprint Lulu.com Subtitle Ciceros Letters on Aging, Civic Duties, Law and Companionship DEWEY 870 Illustrations Illustrations, black and white Place of Publication Morrisville Country of Publication United States Short Title Treatises on Friendship and Old Age UK Release Date 2018-08-27 Publication Date 2018-05-16 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:127487610;

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