An engaging new translation of a timeless masterpiece about coping with the death of a loved one
In 45 BCE, the Roman statesman Cicero fell to pieces when his beloved daughter, Tullia, died from complications of childbirth. But from the depths of despair, Cicero fought his way back. In an effort to cope with his loss, he wrote a consolation speech—not for others, as had always been done, but for himself. And it worked. Cicero’s Consolation was something new in literature, equal...
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Michael Fontaine is professor of classics at Cornell University. His books include
How to Tell a Joke: An Ancient Guide to the Art of Humor and
How to Drink: A Cl...
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Taal Engels ● Formaat PDF ● Pagina’s 264 ● ISBN 9780691220338 ● Uitgeverij Princeton University Press ● Stad Princeton ● Land US ● Gepubliceerd 2022 ● Downloadbare 24 maanden ● Valuta EUR ● ID 8372700 ● Kopieerbeveiliging Adobe DRM
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