The Letters of Cassiodorus (eBook)

Being a Condensed Translation of the Variae Epistolae of Magnus Aurelius Cassiodorus Senator

Senator Cassiodorus (Autor)

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2022
517 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654735000-2 (EAN)

Infos

Senator Cassiodorus's 'The Letters of Cassiodorus' provides readers with a fascinating insight into the political and cultural landscape of Ancient Rome through a collection of letters written by the author. The letters are written in a formal and eloquent style, reflecting the literary norms of the time. They cover a wide range of topics, from governance and diplomacy to literature and philosophy, making this book a valuable primary source for historians and scholars interested in this period. Cassiodorus's keen observations and sharp intellect shine through in his letters, offering readers a glimpse into the mind of a prominent figure in Roman politics and society. Through his writings, Cassiodorus presents a nuanced perspective on the challenges and opportunities facing the Roman Empire. The author, a respected senator and statesman, drew on his vast experience in government and administration to articulate his views on various subjects. His authoritative voice and depth of knowledge make 'The Letters of Cassiodorus' a must-read for anyone interested in Roman history and classical literature.

Autor

Senator Cassiodorus, known more formally as Flavius Magnus Aurelius Cassiodorus Senator, was a Roman statesman and writer, serving in the administration of Theodoric the Great, the Ostrogothic king of Italy. Born in Scyllacium (modern Squillace, Calabria) around AD 485, Cassiodorus had a long and distinguished career that bridged both the ancient and the early medieval worlds, contributing significantly to the intellectual and cultural continuity post the fall of the Western Roman Empire. His voluminous work, 'The Letters of Cassiodorus', often serves as a primary source for the period of the Ostrogothic rule over Italy. The letters offer a rare glimpse into this transitional time and are invaluable for historical documentation, reflecting both political and ecclesiastical affairs of the 6th century (Cassiodorus, 1886). Cassiodorus's literary style, noted for its cultivated classicism and rhetorical flourishes, bears witness to the blending of Roman educational ideals with Christian theology. This erudition laid the groundwork for his later founding of the Vivarium, a monastery-school hybrid which aimed to preserve the classical tradition within Christian contexts (Mynors, 1969). His other notable works include 'Variae', a collection that reveals insights into the governance structure and administrative wisdom of his time, and 'Institutiones', which outlines a program for Christian learning. Through these hallmarks of wisdom and prudence, Senator Cassiodorus manifests as a pivotal figure in the intellectual history of Late Antiquity.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 15.9.2022
• Übersetzer: Thomas Hodgkin
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Regional- / Landesgeschichte
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Geschichte
• Schlagworte: 476-1268 • 6th century historical letters • ancient rome literature • antiquity epistolary collections • Byzantine era primary sources • Cassiodorus correspondence • Classical literature • early Christian scholarship • Educational preservation • Goths • historical narrative • History • History of Italy • intellectual heritage • Italy • Late Antique • Latin classical literature • medieval history texts • Medieval transition • Ostrogothic Kingdom • Ostrogothic kingdom documents • political correspondence • Political History • Roman empire writings • Statesmanship