Cicero's Three Essays: Old Age, Friendship, Duty

Author: (Ancient Rome) Cicero
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Publish Date: 1998-12-01
Features: Cicero (106 BC–43 BC) was one of the most famous orators, politicians, and prose writers of Ancient Rome. In his "Three Essays"—On Old Age, On Friendship, and On Duty—Cicero, utilizing his extensive knowledge, eloquence, and elegant style, provides thorough analysis and systematic exposition on important issues in social life and philosophy, such as human moral responsibility, friendship, old age, death, the relationship between individuals and the state, the responsibilities of rulers, and moral principles in foreign affairs. The "Three Essays" are regarded as masterpieces of classical prose and are still widely read today.