
Episode 48: The Right and the Expedient (Cicero's Career, 62-43 BCE)
Literature and History
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Cicero's Literary and Political Dilemma
This chapter explores Cicero's later years, focusing on his shift from politics to philosophy and literature amid personal tragedies. It examines his complex feelings regarding the political upheaval following Caesar's assassination, highlighting his criticisms of both Caesar and Mark Antony. Through his impactful writings, particularly the Philippics, the chapter reveals Cicero's struggle against tyranny and his attempts to restore the Republic.
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