Delphi Complete Works of Cato the Elder (Illustrated) (eBook)
382 Seiten
Delphi Classics (Verlag)
978-1-78656-375-0 (ISBN)
Revered statesman and soldier, Cato the Elder was the first important writer in Latin prose. His work 'On Agriculture' is famed for its direct, wise and grimly humorous style, providing a valuable insight of a contemporary farmer's work, as well as interesting details of Roman domestic life. Delphi's Ancient Classics series provides eReaders with the wisdom of the Classical world, with both English translations and the original Latin texts. This comprehensive eBook presents Cato's complete extant works, with relevant illustrations, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1)
* Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Cato's life and works
* Features the complete extant work of Cato the Elder, in both English translation and the original Latin
* Concise introduction to 'On Agriculture'
* Provides two translations: Fairfax Harrison and W. D. Hooper with H. B. Ash
* Includes the translation previously appearing in the Loeb Classical Library edition of Cato
* Excellent formatting of the texts
* Easily locate the sections you want to read with individual contents tables
* Provides a special dual English and Latin text, allowing readers to compare the sections paragraph by paragraph - ideal for students
* Features four bonus biographies, including Plutarch's 'Life of Cato' - discover Cato's ancient world
* Scholarly ordering of texts into chronological order and literary genres
Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to explore our range of Ancient Classics titles or buy the entire series as a Super Set
CONTENTS:
The Translations
ON AGRICULTURE
FAIRFAX HARRISON TRANSLATION
ASH AND HOOPER TRANSLATION
The Latin Text
CONTENTS OF THE LATIN TEXT
The Dual Text
DUAL LATIN AND ENGLISH TEXT
The Biographies
CATO THE ELDER by Plutarch
MARCUS PORCIUS CATO by Cornelius Nepos
CATO MAIOR DE SENECTUTE (On Old Age) by Cicero
MARCUS PORCIUS CATO
Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles
Revered statesman and soldier, Cato the Elder was the first important writer in Latin prose. His work 'On Agriculture' is famed for its direct, wise and grimly humorous style, providing a valuable insight of a contemporary farmer's work, as well as interesting details of Roman domestic life. Delphi's Ancient Classics series provides eReaders with the wisdom of the Classical world, with both English translations and the original Latin texts. This comprehensive eBook presents Cato's complete extant works, with relevant illustrations, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1)* Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Cato's life and works* Features the complete extant work of Cato the Elder, in both English translation and the original Latin* Concise introduction to 'On Agriculture'* Provides two translations: Fairfax Harrison and W. D. Hooper with H. B. Ash* Includes the translation previously appearing in the Loeb Classical Library edition of Cato* Excellent formatting of the texts* Easily locate the sections you want to read with individual contents tables* Provides a special dual English and Latin text, allowing readers to compare the sections paragraph by paragraph - ideal for students* Features four bonus biographies, including Plutarch's 'Life of Cato' - discover Cato's ancient world* Scholarly ordering of texts into chronological order and literary genresPlease visit www.delphiclassics.com to explore our range of Ancient Classics titles or buy the entire series as a Super SetCONTENTS:The TranslationsON AGRICULTUREFAIRFAX HARRISON TRANSLATIONASH AND HOOPER TRANSLATIONThe Latin TextCONTENTS OF THE LATIN TEXTThe Dual TextDUAL LATIN AND ENGLISH TEXTThe BiographiesCATO THE ELDER by PlutarchMARCUS PORCIUS CATO by Cornelius NeposCATO MAIOR DE SENECTUTE (On Old Age) by CiceroMARCUS PORCIUS CATOPlease visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 8.5.2016 |
|---|---|
| Reihe/Serie | Delphi Ancient Classics | Delphi Ancient Classics |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Vor- und Frühgeschichte / Antike |
| Geschichte ► Allgemeine Geschichte ► Vor- und Frühgeschichte | |
| Geschichte ► Allgemeine Geschichte ► Altertum / Antike | |
| Schlagworte | Agricultura • Agriculture • Cicero • farming • livy • Loeb • Pliny |
| ISBN-10 | 1-78656-375-4 / 1786563754 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-78656-375-0 / 9781786563750 |
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