Cicero’s Bibliotheca Graeca: Some ideas and reflections for the reconstruction of Cicero’s readings · The article examines Cicero’s Bibliotheca Graeca, understood as the body of his Greek readings rather than merely his material book collection, and proposes methodological criteria for reconstructing Cicero’s knowledge: the chronological progression of his education, the impact of exile on the availability of books, and his use of friends’ libraries. As an applied example, the figure of Solon – the first Greek historical figure mentioned by Cicero – is analyzed, reconstructing his characteristics as a lawgiver, sage, statesman, and orator.
Il contributo esamina la Bibliotheca Graeca di Cicerone intesa come insieme delle sue letture greche e non come semplice patrimonio librario materiale proponendo criteri metodologici per la ricostruzione delle conoscenze di Cicerone: la progressione cronologica della sua formazione, l’impatto dell’esilio sulla disponibilità dei libri e la frequentazione delle biblioteche degli amici. Come esempio applicativo viene analizzata la figura di Solone, primo personaggio storico greco citato da Cicerone, ricostruendone i tratti di legislatore, sapiente, uomo politico e oratore.
La ‘Bibliotheca Graeca’ di Cicerone: alcuni spunti e riflessioni per la ricostruzione delle letture ciceroniane
montecalvo
2026-01-01
Abstract
Cicero’s Bibliotheca Graeca: Some ideas and reflections for the reconstruction of Cicero’s readings · The article examines Cicero’s Bibliotheca Graeca, understood as the body of his Greek readings rather than merely his material book collection, and proposes methodological criteria for reconstructing Cicero’s knowledge: the chronological progression of his education, the impact of exile on the availability of books, and his use of friends’ libraries. As an applied example, the figure of Solon – the first Greek historical figure mentioned by Cicero – is analyzed, reconstructing his characteristics as a lawgiver, sage, statesman, and orator.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.


