Cicero
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CICERO

Cicero

Roman statesman, lawyer, orator, and philosopher (106–43 BC).

Books
13
Editions tracked
14
First editions
3
Nationality
Ancient Rome

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Earliest first editionThe Letters to His FriendsHeinemann, 1927 Most editions trackedIn Catilinam2 editions
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Reading guide

Cicero books in order

In publication order

  1. 1Cato Maior de Senectute1481
  2. 2De Officiis1630
  3. 3Tusculan Disputations1683
  4. 4Correspondence1702
  5. 5Speeches1745
  6. 6The Letters of Marcus Tullius Cicero to Several of His Friends1749
  7. 7De Oratore1755
  8. 8Selected Works1851
  9. 9Cicero1881
  10. 10Letters of Cicero1885
  11. 11The Letters to His Friends1927
  12. 12On the Commonwealth1928
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  1. 13In Catilinam1998
In order

First editions, year by year

  1. 1927The Letters to His FriendsHeinemann
  2. 1928De Re PublicaHeinemann
  3. 1998The Stranger Next DoorHenry Holt
Books and editions

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What order should I read Cicero's books in?

In publication order they begin with Cato Maior de Senectute (1481), then De Officiis (1630) and Tusculan Disputations (1683). Books in a series are listed in series order on this page.

What was Cicero's first book?

The earliest book we list is Cato Maior de Senectute, first published in 1481.

How many Cicero books does MyVolumes track?

We track 13 books by Cicero across 14 editions, 3 of them first editions.

How do I know if my Cicero book is a first edition?

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