On the Shortness of Life: The Stoic Classic by Lucius Annaeus Seneca

On the Shortness of Life: The Stoic Classic

Lucius Annaeus Seneca

176 pages first pub 49 (editions)

nonfiction classics philosophy self help challenging reflective medium-paced
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On the Shortness of Life: The Stoic Classic by Lucius Annaeus Seneca is a perfect fit for the reader who yearns to live a life of purpose, meaning, and virtue, seeking to cultivate a deeper understanding of themselves and the world around them, and is ready to embark on a journey of self-reflection and personal growth.

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In On the Shortness of Life: The Stoic Classic, Tom Butler-Bowdon introduces the work of Lucius Annaeus Seneca, an ancient Roman philosopher who wrote on the fleeting nature of existence and the need to live in a way that is worthy of the short ti...

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