Ashen Sky: The Letters of Pliny the Younger on the Eruption of Vesuvius

Pliny

ISBN 10: 0892369000 / ISBN 13: 9780892369003

Edité par J. Paul Getty Museum, 2007

Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. N° de réf. du vendeur G0892369000I4N10

Synopsis :

Pliny the Younger (C61-112AD) was a Roman official and writer. He has become famous for his two letters to the historian Tacitus, which detail his eye-witness account of the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79AD which took the life of his uncle, Pliny the Elder."Ashen Sky" presents readers with a translation of Pliny's letters, accompanied by stunning black-and-white engravings by acclaimed artist Barry Moser, that magnificently illustrate the various descriptions found in the letters. Also included is a brief description of the eruption of the volcano, concise biographies of Tacitus, and of both Pliny the Elder and Pliny the Younger, as well as a summary of how the texts of the two letters have survived until today.

À propos de l'auteur: Barry Moser is an internationally renowned wood-carving artist. His work is to be found in museums and special collections around the world.

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : Ashen Sky: The Letters of Pliny the Younger ...
Éditeur : J. Paul Getty Museum
Date d'édition : 2007
Reliure : Hardcover
Etat : Very Good
Etat de la jaquette : No Jacket