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Letters of Pliny: A Selection

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Letters of Pliny: A Selection offers a rich exploration of life in early 2nd century AD Rome through the eyes of Pliny the Younger, an elite Roman citizen. This OCR-endorsed edition includes full Latin texts of carefully selected letters with commentary and vocabulary, alongside a detailed introduction. Readers gain insight into Pliny's roles, his reflections on death and slavery, observations of nature, and cultural critiques, including his views on Roman chariot-racing. The letters reveal the complexities of his character and literary skill, making this an essential study for Latin A-Level students and enthusiasts of Roman culture.
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Ideal for Latin A-Level students studying Pliny's Latin texts, classicists, and readers interested in Roman history and literature. The inclusion of vocabulary, commentary, and an introduction makes it suitable for learners and educators alike.

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This is the OCR-endorsed edition covering the Latin A-Level (Group 2) prescription of Pliny, Letters 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.

The 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.

This 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.

Supporting resources are available on the Companion Website.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781350156593

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 February 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 214.0mm

Weight: 164g

Pages: 120

About the Author

Carl Hope is Head of Classics at Durham School, UK.

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