Select Orations and Letters of Cicero Letters Cicero: With an Introduction, Notes, and Vocabulary (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Francis W. Kelsey

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0265191467 ISBN 13: 9780265191460

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Mastering Cicero’s Archias with expert guidance

Explore the life and language of ancient Rome through a carefully edited edition of Cicero’s orations and letters. This volume provides a thoughtful introduction, detailed notes, and a handy vocabulary to support study and reading comprehension.

The edition is designed for students and teachers alike, offering clear context, linguistic help, and cross‑references that illuminate the rhetoric, history, and culture of the period. It focuses on legibility and practical understanding, helping readers grasp both the style and substance of Cicero’s prose without getting lost in language barriers.

• A concise introduction to the work and its historical backdrop
• Explanatory notes that clarify grammar, syntax, and key terms
• A learner‑friendly vocabulary to build reading confidence
• Rich marginal guidance that connects passages to broader Roman life

Ideal for students tackling Latin texts, and for readers who want a deeper, guided engagement with Cicero’s language and ideas.

About this title

About the Author

Marcus Tullis Cicero (106-43 BC) was a Roman statesman and philosopher whose lifetime coincided with the decline and fall of the Roman republic. His best-known works include On the Republic, On Duties, and Treatises on Friendship and Old Age.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0265191467
• ISBN 13: 9780265191460
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 550