Cicero, Marcus Tullius creator author. text London Arcturus Publishing Limited c2025 monographic eng

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108 pages ; 20 cm. Written in 44 BC, just a year before his own death, Cicero’s ‘On Old Age’ skilfully addresses the challenges of aging and the importance of living life to its fullest. This thought-provoking essay not only reflects his insights into the mindset of ancient Roman society but also highlights ideas that are still relevant Roman society but also highlights ideas that are still relevant more than 2000 years later. Included as well is Cicero’s ‘On Friendship’. Published in the same year, it is a stimulating treatise on finding friends and the virtues of friendship. These are timeless works brimming with wisdom which have survived though millennia and come directly from the renowned philosopher himself. Marcus Tullius Cicero, translated by E.S. Shuckburgh. Friendship Early works to 1800 Old age Early works to 1800 PA 6308 .C2 S5 2025 9781398855625 260810 20260826144637.0