Cicero de Amicitia, on Friendship: And Scipio’s Dream (1884)

Cicero De Amicitia, On Friendship: And Scipio's Dream is a book written by the ancient Roman philosopher and statesman, Marcus Tullius Cicero. The book is a dialogue between Cicero and his friends, in which they discuss the nature of friendship and its importance in life. Cicero draws on the examples of historical figures such as Scipio Africanus to illustrate his points.The book is divided into three parts. The first part discusses the nature of friendship, its benefits, and the qualities that make a good friend. The second part recounts a dream that Scipio Africanus had, in which he is visited by his deceased grandfather and the famous Roman general, Publius Cornelius Scipio. The two elder Scipios offer advice on how to live a virtuous life and achieve immortality. The third part of the book returns to the topic of friendship, discussing the difficulties that can arise in friendships and how to overcome them.Cicero De Amicitia, On Friendship: And Scipio's Dream is a classic work of philosophy and literature, and is considered one of Cicero's most important works. It offers valuable insights into the nature of friendship and the virtues that are necessary for a good life. The book has been translated into many languages and has influenced thinkers throughout the ages.This Book Is In English.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.