The Somnium Scipionis of Cicero
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The Somnium Scipionis of Cicero, translated by William Danby, presents a cornerstone of classical Roman thought. This influential text, extracted from Cicero's larger work, "De re publica," explores themes of virtue, duty, and the afterlife through the dream of Scipio Aemilianus. Scipio envisions the universe and receives wisdom from his adoptive grandfather, Scipio Africanus, urging him to serve the state and pursue moral excellence. This edition offers readers access to Cicero's profound meditations on the cosmos and the role of humanity within it. The "Somnium Scipionis" has resonated throu...
The Somnium Scipionis of Cicero, translated by William Danby, presents a cornerstone of classical Roman thought. This influential text, extracted from Cicero's larger work, "De re publica," explores themes of virtue, duty, and the afterlife through the dream of Scipio Aemilianus. Scipio envisions the universe and receives wisdom from his adoptive grandfather, Scipio Africanus, urging him to serve the state and pursue moral excellence. This edition offers readers access to Cicero's profound meditations on the cosmos and the role of humanity within it. The "Somnium Scipionis" has resonated through centuries, influencing philosophical and political discourse. Danby's translation makes this important work accessible to a new generation, preserving its enduring relevance and offering insights into the values of the Roman Republic. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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