Project Gutenberg 2002-05-01 Public domain in the USA. 109 Pliny, the Younger 61 Plinius, Caius, Secundus Plinius Caecilius Secundus, Caius Keil, Heinrich 1822 1894 Keilius, Henricus Firth, John B. (John Benjamin) 1868 1943 Firth, John Benjamin Firth, J. B. (John Benjamin) The Letters of the Younger Pliny, First Series — Volume 1 Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epistulae_(Pliny) Alternate name: Pliny, the Younger. Epistulae ad Traianum. English This etext was prepared by Rebecca Trump and Sue Asscher "The Letters of the Younger Pliny, First Series — Volume 1" by the Younger Pliny is a collection of epistolary writings that provide a glimpse into Roman society during the late first and early second centuries AD. The letters, crafted with care and precision, present the views and domestic life of Pliny the Younger, a prominent lawyer, author, and public servant of Ancient Rome. This volume includes correspondence with friends, colleagues, and notable figures of the time, such as Cornelius Tacitus, offering insights into Pliny's character, societal observations, and the political landscape. At the start of the collection, Pliny expresses his intent to compile and present a selection of his letters at the urging of a friend, Septicius, emphasizing the value he places on his written words. The letters range in topic from personal anecdotes and reflections on friendship to political commentary and social observations detailing his interactions and thoughts on various Roman figures and themes. Through his correspondence, readers witness Pliny’s meticulous nature regarding style and eloquence, as well as his contemplations on philosophical subjects and the trifles of daily life, creating a rich tapestry that paints a portrait of his era and character. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 67.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Pliny, the Younger -- Correspondence Latin letters -- Translations into English Authors, Latin -- Rome -- Correspondence Lawyers -- Rome -- Correspondence PA Text Harvard Classics Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: History - Ancient 410943 2025-07-02T06:19:57.112415 text/html 410764 2025-01-08T19:13:51.436178 text/html 252474 2025-07-02T06:20:04.484873 application/epub+zip 255410 2025-07-02T06:20:00.397401 application/epub+zip 223646 2025-07-02T06:19:59.128456 application/epub+zip 503426 2025-07-02T06:20:07.883828 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 486354 2025-07-02T06:20:03.742878 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 435898 2022-09-02T08:43:56.774138 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 391546 2025-07-02T06:19:56.790413 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 386365 2021-01-08T17:46:53 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20100 2025-07-02T06:20:08.089849 application/rdf+xml 22948 2025-07-02T06:19:59.728439 image/jpeg 4581 2025-07-02T06:19:59.370365 image/jpeg 149409 2021-01-08T17:46:53 application/octet-stream application/zip 246359 2025-07-02T06:19:57.145403 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia