What if a single night’s dream could reveal the true nature of the universe and your place within it? In this timeless vision, the Roman general Scipio Aemilianus is transported to the celestial spheres, where his grandfather, Scipio Africanus, unveils the music of the heavens, the smallness of earthly fame, and the eternal life that awaits those who devote themselves to justice and the common good. Cicero’s Dream of Scipio is a masterpiece of philosophical imagination—a profound meditation on duty, mortality, and the soul’s kinship with the divine. This Modern Reader’s Edition renders the original Latin into clear, flowing English, preserving the power of Cicero’s argument while making it fully accessible to today’s reader. Whether you are new to classical philosophy or returning to a cherished text, this edition invites you to journey through the stars and discover why the dream still speaks across two millennia. Part of The Modern Wisdom Library.
