Cicero: Selected Works

Cicero’s Selected Works offers a compelling collection of the writings of one of Rome’s greatest orators, translated by Michael Grant for Penguin Classics. This edition showcases Cicero’s mastery of eloquence and his profound influence on European literature and thought over the past two millennia, particularly in politics, philosophy, and faith. The selection includes Cicero’s letters on Roman life, the fierce Second Philippic Against Antony, and his renowned philosophical treatises, On Duties and On Old Age, reflecting on his later years. Written during a tumultuous period of political and social upheaval, Cicero’s ethical writings laid the groundwork for the Western liberal tradition in political and moral thought. Why You Should Read? Explore themes of politics, philosophy, and morality through Cicero’s influential writings. Discover the historical significance of Cicero’s contributions to Western liberal thought. Ideal for readers interested in classic literature, political philosophy, and Roman history. This edition stands out with its authoritative translation and insightful introduction by Michael Grant.