Companion to Cicero

By Joseph Pearl

Book Overview

The Companion to Cicero by Joseph Pearl is a comprehensive guide to the life, works, and legacy of the famous Roman politician, orator, and philosopher, Marcus Tullius Cicero. The book is divided into three parts, each of which covers a different aspect of Cicero's life and career. The first part provides a biographical overview of Cicero's life, including his early education, rise to political prominence, and eventual exile and death. It also explores Cicero's personal relationships, including his marriage to Terentia and his close friendship with Atticus. The second part of the book delves into Cicero's literary works, including his speeches, letters, and philosophical treatises. The author provides detailed analysis and commentary on some of Cicero's most famous works, such as the Catilinarian Orations, the Philippics, and De Officiis. The final part of the book examines Cicero's enduring legacy and influence, both in his own time and throughout history. The author explores Cicero's impact on the development of Roman law, rhetoric, and philosophy, as well as his influence on later writers and thinkers, such as St. Augustine and Montaigne. Overall, the Companion to Cicero is an essential resource for anyone interested in the life and works of this influential figure from ancient Rome. It provides a thorough and engaging examination of Cicero's life, writings, and legacy, and is sure to be of interest to students, scholars, and general readers alike.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1258317184
• ISBN13: 9781258317188
• Release Date: May 2012
• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Length: 206 Pages
• Weight: 0.98 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"