{"title":"Carl Hope","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarl Hope\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a thoughtful exploration of classical texts and cultural heritage, inviting readers into the rich tapestry of arts and culture. His works often provide insightful selections and translations that illuminate the voices of antiquity with clarity and respect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect eloquent interpretations that bring historical letters and cultural artefacts to life, enriching the understanding of past societies and their lasting influence on contemporary thought.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"letters-of-pliny-a-selection-by-carl-hope-9781350156593","title":"Letters of Pliny: A Selection","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the OCR-endorsed edition covering the Latin A-Level (Group 2) prescription of Pliny, \u003ci\u003eLetters\u003c\/i\u003e 1.9; 3.16; 4.2; 4.19; 8.8; 8.16; 8.17; 9.6, giving full Latin text, commentary and vocabulary, with a detailed introduction that also covers the prescribed material to be read in English.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe letters of Pliny the Younger provide a glimpse of what life at the start of the 2nd century AD was like for a member of the Roman elite, offering some insight into his roles and responsibilities, his daily concerns, and relationships both personal and professional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis wide-ranging selection includes letters of advice and praise, meditations on death and slavery, descriptions of nature or natural phenomena, and even disapproval of the Roman public’s obsession with chariot-racing. Pliny shows various sides to his character and demonstrates his skill in writing, carefully constructing the persona he wants to project to posterity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSupporting resources are available on the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomsbury.pub\/OCR-editions-2024-2026\"\u003eCompanion Website\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47463440777452,"sku":"9781350156593","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781350156593-letters-of-pliny-a-selection.jpg?v=1775033030"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/carl-hope.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}