Scipion unennäkö by Marcus Tullius Cicero

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Author Cicero, Marcus Tullius, 107 BCE-44 BCE
Translator Hidén, K. J. (Karl Julius), 1867-
Uniform Title Somnium Scipionis. Finnish
Title Scipion unennäkö
Note Reading ease score: 35.5 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Somnium_Scipionis Wikipedia page about this book: https://fi.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scipion_uni
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Summary "Scipion unennäkö" by Marcus Tullius Cicero is a philosophical treatise written during the late Roman Republic, approximately in the 1st century BC. This work, known in Latin as "Somnium Scipionis," serves as a dialogue exploring themes of fate, the afterlife, and the nature of the soul through the dream of Scipio Aemilianus, a famous Roman general. It is part of Cicero's broader thoughts on politics and ethics. In "Scipion unennäkö," the narrative unfolds as Scipio Aemilianus, upon visiting the realm of the afterlife in a dream, encounters the spirit of his ancestor, Scipio Africanus. The elder Scipio reassures him and shares profound insights about the importance of virtue and the rewards awaiting those who serve their country honorably. The dialogue emphasizes the transient nature of earthly fame compared to the lasting legacy of one's moral and virtuous actions. Throughout the text, Cicero delves into cosmological ideas, discussing the structure of the universe and the eternal nature of the soul, ultimately encouraging the pursuit of higher ideals over fleeting human accolades. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Finnish
LoC Class PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature
Subject Scipio Aemilianus, P. Cornelius (Publius Cornelius), Africanus minor, 185 B.C. or 184 B.C.-129 B.C. -- In literature
Subject Scipio, Africanus, approximately 236 B.C.-183 B.C. -- In literature
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