Delphi Complete Works of Cato the Elder (Illustrated) [eKönyv: epub, mobi]

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 TranslationsON AGRICULTUREFAIRFAX HARRISON TRANSLATIONASH AND HOOPER TRANSLATION The Latin TextCONTENTS OF THE LATIN TEXT The Dual TextDUAL LATIN AND ENGLISH TEXT The BiographiesCATO THE ELDER by PlutarchMARCUS PORCIUS CATO by Cornelius NeposCATO MAIOR DE SENECTUTE (On Old Age) by CiceroMARCUS PORCIUS CATO Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles