The book "Conversation Concerning Oratory, or the Causes of Corrupt Eloquence. The Works of Cornelius Tacitus, Volume 8 (of 8); With Essays on His Life and Talents, Notes, Appendices" is an important work of ancient Roman literature, the author of which is the famous historian and politician Cornelius Tacitus. In this book, he examines the issue of oratory and the reasons for the decline of linguistic elegance in society. He analyzes and draws attention to important aspects of rhetoric and the influence of words on human thinking and feelings. The work is accompanied by an essay that helps to better understand the author and his creative abilities. Additional notes and additions make this book indispensable for research in the field of classical literature and the history of the Roman Empire.