The Elder Pliny on the Human Animal
The Elder Pliny on the Human Animal

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Publisher: OUP Oxford

Published: 2005-03-17

Total Pages: 536

ISBN-13: 0191518352

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As a detailed study of the human animal, described by its author as the raison d'etre of nature, Book Seven of the elder Pliny's Natural History is crucial to the understanding of the work as a whole. In addition, however, it provides a valuable insight into the extraordinary complex of ideas and beliefs current in Pliny's era, many of which have resonances for other eras and cultures. The present study includes a substantial introduction examining the background to Pliny's life, thought, and writing, together with a modern English translation, and a detailed commentary which emphasizes the importance of Book Seven as possibly the most fascinating cultural record surviving from early imperial Rome.

Pliny the Elder: The Natural History Book VII (with Book VIII 1-34)
Pliny the Elder: The Natural History Book VII (with Book VIII 1-34)

Author: Pliny the Elder

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2015-05-21

Total Pages: 369

ISBN-13: 1472521013

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Pliny the Elder's Natural History is a vast encyclopaedia, surveying natural phenomena from cosmology to biology, medicine to magic. Direct observation, informed speculation and common knowledge are combined to present a key snapshot of ancient thought and the Romans' perspective on the world around them. Book VII of The Natural History provides a detailed examination of the human animal and is crucial to understanding the work as a whole. In Pliny's eyes, mankind 'for whose sake nature was created', represents the basis for which the natural world was founded and structured. As a result, the book provides valuable insight into the extraordinary complex of ideas and beliefs that were current in Pliny's era. One of the most interesting transitions of subject in The Natural History is that from man to animals (between Books VII and VIII) and for this reason the section on elephants at the beginning of Book VIII is included here, to show how Pliny moves on to his account of the animal he considers 'nearest to the human disposition'. This edition provides the full Latin text accompanied by commentary notes that provide linguistic help and explanations, plus vocabulary lists of Latin terms and an index of proper names. The in-depth introduction provides valuable details about the work's historical, scientific and literary context, as well as an overview of the work's legacy and reception.

The Shadow of Vesuvius: A Life of Pliny
The Shadow of Vesuvius: A Life of Pliny

Author: Daisy Dunn

Publisher: Liveright Publishing

Published: 2019-12-10

Total Pages: 264

ISBN-13: 1631496409

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“A wonderfully rich, witty, insightful, and wide-ranging portrait of the two Plinys and their world.”—Sarah Bakewell, author of How to Live When Pliny the Elder perished at Stabiae during the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD, he left behind an enormous compendium of knowledge, his thirty-seven-volume Natural History, and a teenaged nephew who revered him as a father. Grieving his loss, Pliny the Younger inherited the Elder’s notebooks—filled with pearls of wisdom—and his legacy. At its heart, The Shadow of Vesuvius is a literary biography of the younger man, who would grow up to become a lawyer, senator, poet, collector of villas, and chronicler of the Roman Empire from the dire days of terror under Emperor Domitian to the gentler times of Emperor Trajan. A biography that will appeal to lovers of Mary Beard books, it is also a moving narrative about the profound influence of a father figure on his adopted son. Interweaving the younger Pliny’s Letters with extracts from the Elder’s Natural History, Daisy Dunn paints a vivid, compellingly readable portrait of two of antiquity’s greatest minds.

The Boys' and Girls' Pliny
The Boys' and Girls' Pliny

Author: The Elder Pliny

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2023-11-14

Total Pages: 337

ISBN-13:

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The Boys' and Girls' Pliny, written by the renowned author The Elder Pliny, is a unique and engaging introduction to the natural world for young readers. This educational book covers a wide range of topics such as geography, astronomy, animals, and plants, providing a comprehensive understanding of the world in the 1st century AD. The writing style is informative yet accessible, making it an ideal tool for children to learn about the wonders of nature. The book is structured in a question-and-answer format, with each section addressing a different aspect of the natural world, encouraging curiosity and critical thinking in young minds. The Boys' and Girls' Pliny serves as a valuable literary work that sheds light on the intellectual pursuits of ancient Roman society, offering insight into the scientific knowledge of the time. This book is recommended for readers who are interested in classical literature, natural history, and the educational methods of antiquity.

Pliny's Natural History in Thirty-Seven Books
Pliny's Natural History in Thirty-Seven Books

Author: Pliny the Elder

Publisher:

Published: 2012-04-25

Total Pages: 266

ISBN-13: 9781462286997

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Hardcover reprint of the original 1847 edition - beautifully bound in brown cloth covers featuring titles stamped in gold, 8vo - 6x9. No adjustments have been made to the original text, giving readers the full antiquarian experience. For quality purposes, all text and images are printed as black and white. This item is printed on demand. Book Information: Pliny, The Elder. Pliny's Natural History In Thirty-Seven Books, Volume 2. Indiana: Repressed Publishing LLC, 2012. Original Publishing: Pliny, The Elder. Pliny's Natural History In Thirty-Seven Books, Volume 2. London: Barclay, 1847. Subject: Natural history