In these letters to his friends and relations, Pliny the Younger provides a fascinating insight into Roman life in the period 97 to 112 AD. This lively new translation by eminent scholar Peter Walsh is based on the Oxford Classical Text and draws on the latest scholarship. In his introduction, Walsh considers the political background of the letters, the span of Pliny's career, the range of topics covered in the letters, and Pliny's literary style. Invaluable notes identify the letters' recipients and explain allusions to ...
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In these letters to his friends and relations, Pliny the Younger provides a fascinating insight into Roman life in the period 97 to 112 AD. This lively new translation by eminent scholar Peter Walsh is based on the Oxford Classical Text and draws on the latest scholarship. In his introduction, Walsh considers the political background of the letters, the span of Pliny's career, the range of topics covered in the letters, and Pliny's literary style. Invaluable notes identify the letters' recipients and explain allusions to historical events and terms. A general index is supplemented by two specific indexes on aspects of social life and Pliny's correspondents. This classic will make great reading for those with an interest in classical literature and ancient history.
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