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The Letters Of The Younger Pliny: First Series - Volume 1

The Letters Of The Younger Pliny: First Series - Volume 1

Pliny

Paperback

Ancient Rome

Publisher Price: $15.99

ISBN10: 9375552780
ISBN13: 9789375552789
Publisher: Double 9 Books
Published: Nov 1 2025
Pages: 136
Weight: 0.36
Height: 0.32 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
The letters of the younger Pliny First series - Volume 1 presents a curated collection of correspondence that captures the daily rhythms, intellectual concerns, and social environments of ancient Rome. The volume begins with the writer explaining the decision to assemble selected letters, framing them as reflections shaped by personal experience and public life. Each piece offers observations on friendship, civic duty, writing, and the shifting dynamics of political authority. Through varied episodes drawn from ordinary routines and formal responsibilities, the work reveals how individuals navigated expectations, expressed loyalty, and sought meaning in both public accomplishment and private reflection. The letters highlight a careful attention to style and clarity, showing how written communication functioned as both self-expression and a record of changing circumstances. The collection provides an unfolding portrait of a society balancing tradition with ambition, presenting a voice attentive to human character, the value of relationships, and the pursuit of thoughtful living within a complex world.

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