Cicero audiobooks

Marcus Tullius Cicero · Arpino 106 BC – Formia 43 BC

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Ancient Philosophy · Stoicism

Marcus Tullius Cicero was a Roman statesman, lawyer, scholar, philosopher, orator, and writer who tried to uphold optimate principles during the political crises of the Roman Republic that led to the establishment of the Roman Empire. The extensive writings of Cicero include treatises on rhetoric, philosophy, and politics.

Where to start

A listening order for a first-timer
  1. 1The Republic of CiceroDe re publica (On the Republic) is a dialogue on Roman politics by Cicero, written in six books between 54 and 51 BC.51 BC · 3h 6m
  2. 2Cicero's Tusculan DisputationsThe Tusculan Disputations is a series of five books written by Cicero, around 45 BC, attempting to popularise Greek philosophy in ancient Rome…45 BC · 15h 22m
  3. 3Treatises on Friendship and Old AgeThis volume collects two of Cicero's dialogues.2h 13m

Life & works

  1. 106 BCBorn in Arpino
  2. 51 BCThe Republic of Cicero
  3. 46 BCDe Officiis
  4. 45 BCCicero's Tusculan Disputations
  5. 43 BCDies in Formia

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Where should I start with Cicero?

The Republic of Cicero is the best-known Marcus Tullius Cicero title here, and its first chapter plays free on its page. After that, try Cicero's Tusculan Disputations.

Are these Cicero audiobooks free?

The first chapter of every book plays free with no account. A free account adds the opening chapters of every book, plus one whole book of your choice from a shelf of five classics. Every Cicero title is in the full library: $4.99 a month or $49 a year after a 7-day free trial.

How long are Marcus Tullius Cicero's audiobooks?

Treatises on Friendship and Old Age is the shortest at 2 hr 13 min and The Academic Questions, Treatise De Finibus, and Tusculan Disputations the longest at 18 hr 6 min — about 44 hours in all.