The Letters of Pliny the Younger, also known as the Epistles of Pliny the Younger, have been studied for centuries, as they offer a unique and intimate glimpse

The large collection of letters by Pliny the Younger includes a number of women among its addressees, and Pliny also gives us plentiful information about many w

"In the introduction to his new translation, P.G. Walsh examines the background to these often intimate and enthralling letters."--Jacket.

This is the first general introduction to Pliny's Letters published in any language, combining close readings with broader context and adopting a fresh and inno

Barry Moser's extraordinarily detailed and evocative relief engravings decorate this translation of Pliny the Younger's two famous letters to Tacitus about the