Description
Book SynopsisPlutarch’s
Life of Cicero is one of his greatest works. A valuable historical document, largely based on contemporary sources, it also gives a perceptive analysis of Cicero’s character and psychology. This edition aims at a wide audience, from first-time readers to specialists. Greek text with facing translation, introduction and commentary.
Trade Review“Useful and comprehensive introduction... a piece of work both scholarly and useful.”
Classical Review“It is unusually good at providing material at all levels: an excellent introduction to Plutarch for beginners, it is also much more quoted than most other volumes in the series because of its contributions to scholarship (his discussion of the concept of ‘truth’ is especially noteworthy).”
HistosTable of ContentsAcknowledgements
Introduction
1. Using this book
2. The Pleasures and Virtues of Plutarch
3. The
Cicero: Structure and Theme
4. Word Patterns
5. Translation
6. Complexity and Intent
7. The Demosthenes-Cicero Pairing
8. The Sources of the
Cicero 9. The
Cicero: Biography, History, Literature and Truth
10. The Historical Value of the
Cicero 11. The Text
Text and Translation
The Commentary
Abbreviations
Index
