Ancient Wisdom for Modern Readers37
Ancient Wisdom for Modern Readers presents the timeless and timely ideas of thinkers from the ancient world in lively new translations. Enlightening and entertaining, these books make the practical wisdom of antiquity accessible for modern life.
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An entertaining and enlightening collection of ancient Roman writings about home design and decoration
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Lively new translations of two classical works that offer wise advice about how to resist temptation
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Explore the nature of love in this charming new translation of selections from Plato鈥檚 great dramatic work, the Symposium
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A delicious feast of ancient Greek and Roman writings on living well by eating well
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Inviting new translations of classical Buddhist texts about why the self is an illusion鈥攁nd why giving it up can free us from suffering
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An enriching collection of classical writings about how ancient Romans made鈥攁nd thought about鈥攎oney
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A modern translation of the ancient Roman poet Ovid鈥檚 Remedies for Love鈥攁 witty and irreverent work about how to fall out of love
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An irresistible anthology of ancient Greek writings that explore queer desire and love
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Timeless wisdom about how to be healthy in body and mind from one of the greatest physicians of the ancient world
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How you can learn to focus like a monk without living like one
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An entertaining and enlightening anthology of classical Greek and Roman writings on animals鈥攁nd our vital relationships with them
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Aristotle鈥檚 essential guide to human flourishing鈥攖he Nicomachean Ethics鈥攊n a lively new abridged translation
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How ancient Stoicism can help teach us to treat others鈥攁nd ourselves鈥攎ore fairly and mercifully
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A vibrant new translation of Seneca鈥檚 鈥淥n the Shortness of Life,鈥 a pointed reminder to make the most of our time
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An entertaining and enlightening collection of ancient writings about the philosophers who advocated simple living and rejected unthinking conformity
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An engaging new translation of a timeless masterpiece about coping with the death of a loved one
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An inviting and highly readable new translation of Aristotle鈥檚 complete Poetics鈥攖he first and best introduction to the art of writing and understanding stories
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An energetic new translation of an ancient Roman masterpiece about a failed coup led by a corrupt and charismatic politician
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A delightful anthology of classical Greek and Roman writings celebrating country living鈥攔anging from a philosophy of compost to hymns to the gods of agriculture
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What we can learn about fostering innovation and creative thinking from some of the most inventive people of all times鈥攖he ancient Greeks
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How ancient skepticism can help you attain tranquility by learning to suspend judgment
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Timeless advice about how to use humor to win over any audience
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Timeless wisdom on generosity and gratitude from the great Stoic philosopher Seneca
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What the Roman poet Horace can teach us about how to live a life of contentment
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A spirited new translation of a forgotten classic, shot through with timeless wisdom
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What would Caligula do? What the worst Roman emperors can teach us about how not to lead
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Timeless advice on how to be a successful leader in any field
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A vivid and accessible new translation of Cicero鈥檚 influential writings on the Stoic idea of the divine
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Timeless wisdom on controlling anger in personal life and politics from the Roman Stoic philosopher and statesman Seneca
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An accessible modern translation of essential speeches from Thucydides鈥檚 History that takes readers to the heart of his profound insights on diplomacy, foreign policy, and war
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A superb new edition of Epictetus鈥檚 famed handbook on Stoicism鈥攖ranslated by one of the world鈥檚 leading authorities on Stoic philosophy
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A splendid new translation of one of the greatest books on friendship ever written
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Timeless wisdom on death and dying from the celebrated Stoic philosopher Seneca
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Timeless techniques of effective public speaking from ancient Rome's greatest orator
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Timeless wisdom on growing old gracefully from one of ancient Rome's greatest philosophers
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Timeless political wisdom from ancient history's greatest statesman
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A primer on campaigning in ancient Rome that reads like a strategy memo from a modern political consultant