Roman Letters

£29.95

Roman Letters

An Anthology

Diaries, letters and journals History European history Ancient history

Author: Noelle K. Zeiner-Carmichael

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Language: English

Published by: Wiley-Blackwell

Published on: 29th July 2013

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 6 Mb

ISBN: 9781118617304


Roman Letters offers a rich selection of original translations of ancient Roman letters spanning from the 1st century BCE to the 2nd century CE. Chronologically arranged and grouped according to author or collection, the letters cover various topics and themes selected from a broad range of authors.

Features

  • A unique single volume text that makes classical letters accessible and readable to undergraduates and the non-specialist reader
  • Presents a wide range of authors and material, with over 200 selected texts
  • Includes selections that illustrate a complete cycle of correspondence, as well as letters written by the same author and covering the same topic/theme but sent to different recipients
  • Letters are arranged chronologically, with letters grouped according to author or collection
  • An accompanying website offers additional, complementary letters
  • Topical index highlights various topics and themes represented by the letters

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