In Consolation to His Wife
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| Rating | : | 4.43 (791 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 7500133359 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 181 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-01-22 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Chinese version with English This edition is half Chinese/half English. Beware!. Water, Not Gas Ryan C. Holiday Grief and the relief of grief is a theme in Greek and Roman literature-some say meant more for publication than actual consolation-but that doesn't make them any less powerful. The Roman Stoic philosopher Seneca's best Consolation is his essay to his mother, written after two of his children died and h. NitPicker said Beautiful Essay. I don't know if Plutarch was unusually sensitive, or if the translator is brilliant, but the lead essay in this book was incredibly beautiful and easy to read. The book is compact and would make a great gift.
He wrote and taught throughout his life. . About the Author Plutarch's life spanned the second half of the 1st century AD. He travelled, most crucially to Rome, where he lectured and made friends of considerable influence. He was highly educated in rhetoric and philosophy at Athens but his deep interest in religion led him to Delphi, where he was eventually appointed to a priesthood
The writing style follows the nature of author. The moving words let us feel the way of filial piety practice, and truthfully show us the nature of the author, gentle and sincere, kind and open-minded, quiet and indifferent to vanity.. This book is written by Plutarch after her daughter died at the age of four, a comfort letter addressed to his wife Timozena
He travelled, most crucially to Rome, where he lectured and made friends of considerable influence. He was highly educated in rhetoric and philosophy at Athens but his deep interest in religion led him to Delphi, where he was eventually appointed to a priesthood. He wrote and taught throughout his life. . Plutar