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Dewey: Pragmatism In Ethics (The Routledge Philosophers)
by Steven FesmireJohn Dewey (1859 - 1952) was the dominant voice in American philosophy through the World Wars, the Great Depression, and the nascent years of the Cold War. With a professional career spanning three generations and a profile that no public intellectual has operated on in the U.S. since, Dewey's biographer Robert Westbrook accurately describes him as "the most important philosopher in modern American history." In this superb and engaging introduction, Steven Fesmire begins with a chapter on Dewey’s life and works, before discussing and assessing Dewey's key ideas across the major disciplines in philosophy; including metaphysics, epistemology, aesthetics, ethics, educational philosophy, social-political philosophy, and religious philosophy. This is an invaluable introduction and guide to this deeply influential philosopher and his legacy, and essential reading for anyone coming to Dewey's work for the first time.
Dewey: The small-town library-cat who touched the world
by Vicki MyronHow many lives can one abandoned kitten touch?This is the heart-warming and unforgettable story of a truly idiosyncratic cat with a strong sense of loyalty and love, and a taste for fast-food.When he was just a few weeks old, Dewey Readmore Books was shoved through the book returns slot of his local library in a sleepy town. Starving, terrified and bruised after being battered by falling books, Dewey curled up into the arms of the library director Vicky. Vicky was a single mother who had escaped a violent husband and was struggling to bring up her little girl Jodi alone. Vicky fell in love with the little bundle of fur in her arms and campaigned to allow Dewey to stay and become the library cat.She didnt know what she was letting herself in for. Deweys arrival transformed Vicky and Jodis lives, as well as the staff at the library and eventually the fortunes of an entire town. Dewey was an instant hit with the library regulars and had an amazing instinct to cuddle up close to visitors that were going through a tough time. Vicky tells the incredible story of one severely disabled, wheelchair bound girl that Dewey took a shine to and how he would climb inside her jacket as she giggled hysterically and her eyes, usually almost catatonic, burst into life. He supervised childrens reading groups and ensured no child felt left out by snuggling into the laps of any outsiders. He was a ball of mischievous energy and relished in turning the hitherto quiet and predictable routines of the library upside down.Dewey became the towns number one attraction and he began regularly appearing in the national and international media. Fans from all over the world visited the small town to pay homage to the world's most beloved cat.
Dewey: The small-town library-cat who touched the world
by Vicki MyronOn the coldest morning of the year, Vicki Myron found a tiny, bedraggled kitten almost frozen to death in the night drop box of the library where she worked, and her life -- and the town of Spencer, Iowa -- would never be the same.Vicki was a single mother who had survived the loss of her family farm and an alcoholic, abusive husband. But her biggest challenge as the new head librarian in Spencer was to raise the spirits of a small, out-of-the-way town mired deep in the farm crisis of the 1980s.Dewey, as the townspeople named the kitten, quickly grew into a strutting, adorable library cat whose antics kept patrons in stitches, and whose sixth sense about those in need created hundreds of deep and loving friendships. As his fame grew, people drove hundreds of miles to meet Dewey, and people all over the world fell in love with him.Through it all, Dewey remained a loyal companion, a beacon of hope not just for Vicki, but for the entire town of Spencer as it slowly, steadily pulled itself up from the worst financial crisis in its long history. Dewey won hearts and proved to everyone he encountered that unconditional love comes in many forms.(P)2009 Hachette Audio
Dewey: The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World
by Vicki Myron Bret WitterHow much of an impact can an animal have? How many lives can one cat touch? How is it possible for an abandoned kitten to transform a small library, save a classic American town, and eventually become famous around the world? You can't even begin to answer those questions until you hear the charming story of Dewey Readmore Books, the beloved library cat of Spencer, Iowa. <p><p> Dewey's story starts in the worst possible way. Only a few weeks old, on the coldest night of the year, he was stuffed into the returned book slot at the Spencer Public Library. He was found the next morning by library director, Vicki Myron, a single mother who had survived the loss of her family farm, a breast cancer scare, and an alcoholic husband. Dewey won her heart, and the hearts of the staff, by pulling himself up and hobbling on frostbitten feet to nudge each of them in a gesture of thanks and love. <p> For the next nineteen years, he never stopped charming the people of Spencer with his enthusiasm, warmth, humility, (for a cat) and, above all, his sixth sense about who needed him most. As his fame grew from town to town, then state to state, and finally, amazingly, worldwide, Dewey became more than just a friend; he became a source of pride for an extraordinary Heartland farming town pulling its way slowly back from the greatest crisis in its long history.
Dewey: The Small-town Library Cat Who Touched the World
by Vicki Myron Bret WitterOnly a few weeks old, Dewey was stuffed into the returned books slot at the Spencer, Iowa public library. The next morning he hobbled on frostbitten feet to greet each staff member and won their hearts. For the next 19 years, he never stopped charming the people of Spencer with his enthusiasm, warmth, humility (for a cat), and above all, his sixth sense about who needed him most.
Dewey's Nine Lives
by Vicki MyronDewey: The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World was a blockbuster bestseller and a publishing phenomenon. It spent more than seven months on the New York Times bestseller list, nearly the entire time in the top five. It has sold nearly a million copies, spawned three children's books, and will be the basis for a movie starring Meryl Streep that is in the works. No doubt about it, this is one beloved cat. But he's more than just a bestselling franchise: Dewey has created a community. Dewey touched readers everywhere, who realized that no matter how difficult their lives might seem, or how ordinary their talents, they can - and should - make a positive difference to those around them. Dewey's Nine Lives continues the formula that made Dewey so successful: inspiring, funny, and heart-warming stories about cats told from the perspective of 'Dewey's Mum,' librarian Vicki Myron. The amazing felines in this book include Dewey, of course, whose further never-before-told adventures and amazing legacy are chronicled, but several others who Vicki found out about when their owners reached out to her. Vicki learned, through extensive interviews and story sharing, what made these cats special, and how they fit into Dewey's community of perseverance and love. From a divorced mother in Alaska who saved a drowning kitten on Christmas Eve to a post-traumatic stress-disorder - suffering veteran whose heart was opened by his long relationship with a rescued cat, these Dewey-style stories will inspire readers to laugh, cry, care, and, most importantly, believe in the magic of animals to touch individual lives.
Deysi, Gender, and Violence: Making a Life Under Democracy and Dictatorship (Routledge Advances in Sociology)
by Ana S.Q. LiberatoThis book shares the life narrative of Deysi Quiñones to shed light on the intricate relationship between her life and the wider cultural, political, social, and historical contexts of the Dominican Republic. Deysi’s life narrative is a microhistory that sheds light on the intersection of gender, violence, and poverty under the Trujillo regime and in its wake. Her story recovers pieces of rural life, which has been disrupted, transformed, and made less visible by the neoliberal order. It emphasizes the significance of expanding the Trujillo regime archive to encompass a broader spectrum of perspectives and attract more scholarly attention to Petán Trujillo’s legacies. Deysi’s life story can provide meaningful lessons and insights for today in the realm of gendered violence and children’s exploitation.This book is intended as reading for sociology, gender and women’s studies, history, Latin American politics, and Caribbean and Latin American Studies courses and for a general educated audience. The book intersects with topics that are widely covered in research in the humanities and social sciences and is appropriate for both advanced undergraduate and graduate courses. The book can appeal to human rights activists, novelists, and individuals and organizations interested in history, politics, authoritarian societies, and gendered violence.
Dez Bryant (Amazing Athletes Ser.)
by Jon M FishmanWide receiver Dez Bryant is one of the Dallas Cowboys' most exciting players, holding the team record for the most touchdowns in a single season. A gifted high school athlete in Texas, he played college football at Oklahoma State, where he earned All-American honors. Dez was considered the best wide receiver available in the 2010 NFL draft, when he was signed on by the Dallas Cowboys. He has overcome personal hardships to become one of the league's best players. Find out more about this star player's life on and off the field.
Dharma Lion: A Biography of Allen Ginsberg
by Michael SchumacherWith the sweep of an epic novel, Michael Schumacher tells the story of Allen Ginsberg and his times, with fascinating portraits of Jack Kerouac, Neal Cassady, and William Burroughs, among others, along with many rarely seen photographs.
Dharma Punx: A Memoir
by Noah LevineFueled by the music of revolution, anger, fear, and despair, we dyed our hair or shaved our heads ... Eating acid like it was candy and chasing speed with cheap vodka, smoking truckloads of weed, all in a vain attempt to get numb and stay numb.This is the story of a young man and a generation of angry youths who rebelled against their parents and the unfulfilled promise of the sixties. As with many self-destructive kids, Noah Levine's search for meaning led him first to punk rock, drugs, drinking, and dissatisfaction. But the search didn't end there. Having clearly seen the uselessness of drugs and violence, Noah looked for positive ways to channel his rebellion against what he saw as the lies of society. Fueled by his anger at so much injustice and suffering, Levine now uses that energy and the practice of Buddhism to awaken his natural wisdom and compassion.While Levine comes to embrace the same spiritual tradition as his father, bestselling author Stephen Levine, he finds his most authentic expression in connecting the seemingly opposed worlds of punk and Buddhism. As Noah Levine delved deeper into Buddhism, he chose not to reject the punk scene, instead integrating the two worlds as a catalyst for transformation. Ultimately, this is an inspiring story about maturing, and how a hostile and lost generation is finally finding its footing. This provocative report takes us deep inside the punk scene and moves from anger, rebellion, and self-destruction, to health, service to others, and genuine spiritual growth.
Di Palo's Guide to the Essential Foods of Italy
by Rachel Wharton Jason Epstein Martin Scorsese Lou Di PaloThe ultimate guide to the finest foods of Italy from the oldest, most celebrated Italian market in New York City In the heart of New York City's Little Italy sits Di Palo's, a family-owned food shop that has been the treasure of the neighborhood for more than a century. The four generations of Di Palos who have run this Italian specialty market have made it their mission to bring customers the finest old-world selections from Italy--handcrafted mozzarella, buttery prosciutto, estate olive oils, traditional artisanal pastas from throughout the country. Now, in one colorful volume, Lou Di Palo, great-grandson of the founder and steward of the family legacy, shares the vibrant history of this storied establishment and a lifetime of wisdom about the cuisine beloved around the world. Di Palo's Guide to the Essential Foods of Italy takes you on a gourmet excursion through Italy's twenty distinct regions, from Sicily to Umbria to Alto Adige. Each chapter highlights a specific food and its rich history, along with practical tips for selecting, storing, and serving it at home. Many include signature family recipes that have been handed down through the generations, including Grandma Mary's Sicilian Caponata and Concetta Di Palo's Meatballs, or recipes gathered from trips to Italy over the years, such as Trapani-Style Salted Sea Bass and Polenta con Formaggio Crucolo Fuso. Readers will discover, among many other things, the secret to a balsamic vinegar worthy of sharing only with one's closest friends, the proper way to prepare the perfect espresso, and the importance of looking for the Denominazione d'Origine Protetta--or the Protected Designation of Origin seal--which certifies that your food is a traditional, regional product. Complete with dozens of mouthwatering photographs, engaging anecdotes, and candid stories, and featuring a foreword by Academy Award-winning director Martin Scorsese, this immersive volume is part family narrative, part culinary odyssey, and part cookbook. Di Palo's Guide to the Essential Foods of Italy is your ticket to the best Italian foods--without having to wait in line! Praise for Di Palo's Guide to the Essential Foods of Italy "Of all the stores in all the world, Di Palo's is probably my favorite."--Ruth Reichl "Lou Di Palo is single-handedly preserving the history of Little Italy in New York City. Shopping at Di Palo's is an authentic, personal experience. When you walk into the shop, you feel like you're in the center of the universe. I've been waiting for Lou to write this book for years. He's a good friend and an American treasure."--Tyler Florence "Di Palo's has been one of the Seven Wonders of New York since 1925. This book is a beautiful story of their commitment to keeping Italian traditions, and shows the passion they've had for the artisanal best for almost one hundred years."--Chef Daniel Boulud "Lou Di Palo's depth and breadth of knowledge of Italian foods extends from the Alpine hills to the Sicilian coastline and he manages to bring it all home to us in this wonderful book."--Chef Michael Lomonaco "I love this book because it explains to an American how to elevate and enjoy great Italian ingredients. The pride that comes from Lou and his family translates to the store and, now, to the pages of this book. I found myself hungry after reading it. You will too."--Chef Alex GuarnaschelliFrom the Hardcover edition.
Di Stéfano
by Ian Hawkey'Better than Pele' - Diego Maradona'One of the greatest footballers ever.' - Sir Alex FergusonPele, Best and Maradona everyone has heard of, but to the true football cognoscenti Alfredo Di Stefano, the magician behind Real Madrid’s five European Cups in a row, is the greatest of them all. Over 20 years, Di Stéfano was the guiding force behind three teams in three countries: at River Plate in his native Argentina; at Millonarios of Bogotá in Colombia; and then in 1953, after one of the most bitter transfer tug-of-wars in sporting history, Real Madrid. There he became football’s first global icon, nicknamed the striking ‘Blond Arrow’ for his powerful stamina, tactical versatility and precision goal scoring. He would lead Madrid as a team whose playing style others learnt from, whose stylishness was envied and whose widespread appreciation elsewhere help portray Franco’s otherwise isolated and right-wing Spain in a more flattering light. By the time he retired, Di Stefano has changed Spain as a nation, culturally and politically, and his rebellious pioneering career set new benchmarks for his sport in the epoch of perhaps football’s greatest transformation. This is his complete story, including candid and exclusive interviews highlighting his journey from humble beginnings to emerging as one of the first global sport superstars that we so commonly see today.
Un día de cólera
by Arturo Pérez-ReverteDos de Mayo de 1808, Arturo Pérez-Reverte devuelve a la vida a los protagonistas de la jornada que cambió el destino de España. Este relato no es ficción ni libro de Historia. Tampoco tiene un protagonista concreto, pues fueron innumerables los hombres y mujeres envueltos en los sucesos del 2 de mayo de 1808 en Madrid. Héroes y cobardes, víctimas y verdugos, la Historia retuvo los nombres de buena parte de ellos: las relaciones de muertos y heridos, los informes militares, las memorias escritas por actores principales o secundarios de la tragedia, aportan datos rigurosos para el historiador y ponen límites a la imaginación del novelista. Cuantas personas y lugares aparecen aquí son auténticos, así como los sucesos narrados y muchas de las palabras que se pronuncian. En Un día de cólera, Arturo Pérez-Reverte convierte en historia colectiva las pequeñas y oscuras historias particulares registradas en archivos y libros.Lo imaginado, por tanto, se reduce a la argamasa narrativa que une las piezas. Con las licencias mínimas que la palabra novela justifica, estas páginas pretenden devolver la vida a quienes durante doscientos años solo han sido personajes anónimos en grabados y lienzos contemporáneos, o escueta relación de nombres en los documentos oficiales. La crítica ha dicho...«Arturo Pérez-Reverte revive de manera impresionante en Un día de cólera la feroz jornada del Dos de Mayo de 1808 en Madrid, devolviéndola a la calle con toda su sangre y salvajismo y con tono documental.»Jacinto Antón, El País «El talento de Arturo Pérez-Reverte se demuestra en su capacidad para el primer plano, para revelar lo particular, lo individual, en el gran panorama histórico. Identifica a sus criaturas, las llama por su nombre, las vivifica, y el gesto de héroes y heroínas resalta épicamente en la hazaña colectiva como un signo del valor de su pueblo.»Justo Navarro,El País
Un día en... el Imperio Romano (Un día en... #Volumen)
by El Cubil de Peter¿Quieres saber cómo eran las peleas de gladiadores, cómo se construían los acueductos o qué significan las palabras "Mare Nostrum"? Pues estás de suerte... ¡Hoy, los chicos de la Hispania del Imperio Romano serán tus guías particulares! Te llevarán por las calles de sus ciudades y te mostrarán el gran circo, los talleres de los artesanos, los mercados, los templos y mucho más. ¡Juntos aprenderéis cómo era un día en la vida de esta increíble civilización de la antigüedad! Escrito por Pedro Pérez, profesor y creador del canal de YouTube "El cubil de Peter", donde divulga historia de la forma más divertida.
Un día en la vida: ¿Qué cantaron los Beatles?
by Hugo BurelEste libro nos propone un recorrido por el fenómeno musical más revolucionario de la historia a través de sus letras. Como dice el propio Burel: «Cuando Lennon declaró que el sueño había terminado, se equivocó. Todavía estamos soñándolo». Los Beatles representan el hecho artístico y cultural más importante del siglo XX. En Uruguay, su impacto ha sido especialmente significativo, influyendo en la identidad de varias generaciones, desde los ya lejanos años sesenta. Hugo Burel, activo partícipe desde la primera época del fenómeno de la beatlemanía, y agudo observador de los fenómenos culturales, nos aproxima al mundo beatle desde una perspectiva poco recorrida: la de sus letras. Tanto por el valor contextual, como símbolo de una época en constante transformación, hasta el valor literario de su lírica, los textos de catorce de sus canciones son analizados desde la mirada de un experto en el manejo del lenguaje.
El Dia Fue Hecho Para Caminar: La búsqueda del significado por un australiano en el Camino de Santiago
by Noel BraunUN EXCELENTE RELATO LLENO DE COLORES SENTIMIENTOS ESPIRITUALIDAD EXPERIENCIAS Y VIDA, NARRADOS DE LA PLUMA DEL SR NOEL BRAUN, MEDIANTE UNA NARRATIVA FRESCA , SENCILLA, HUMANA Y MUY REFRESCANTE, CONMOVEDORA ,DEJANDO AL LECTOR CON GANAS DE SABER MAS Y TENIENDO COMO MARCO DE REFERENCIA SU PEREGRINACION A TRAVES DE 1520 KM A PIE POR LA VIA DE SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA A SUS 77/78 AÑOS
Un Día Nuevo
by Jon SecadaSiendo uno de los primeros artistas latinos en cruzar fronteras culturales en este país, Jon Secada dominó las listas de música pop al inicio de los años noventa lanzando títulos como "Otro Dia Mas Sin Verte" y "Angel" y ganó varios premios Grammy. Como cubano en el exilio, Jon entiende que la vida significa comenzar de nuevo cada vez y aceptar las oportunidades que se presenten, algo que nunca perdió de vista mientras alcanzaba su sueño de convertirse en intérprete y construía sueños nuevos cada que su vida daba un giro inesperado: se hizo famoso y luchó para mantenerse a flote cuando su sello discográfico se fue a pique repentinamente, ha escrito éxitos que catapultaron a artistas emergentes y ha sido reconocido como uno de los mejores compositores de la industria, perdió a su confidente y principal seguidor --su padre-- y encontró el equilibrio y la felicidad a través de su esposa y sus hijos. En este, su primer libro, Jon comparte las lecciones que aprendió y que lo convirtieron en la persona fuerte que es hoy en día. Su conmovedor mensaje reafirma que la sabiduría y la fuerza provienen de la reinvención constante de uno mismo y del descubrimiento de que uno se forma a través de dudas y dificultades, del crecimiento a partir de la adversidad y de la fe en Un día nuevo.
El día que maté a mi padre: Confesiones de un ex comunista
by Jorge SigalUn libro extraordinario que cuenta una relación entrañable y feroz: ladel autor con el Partido Comunista Argentino. En forma de monólogos que acentúan su carácter dramático, Jorge Sigalcuenta su larga relación con el Partido Comunista argentino. Lasescenas se desarrollan con una fluidez fuera de lo común y revelan sobretodo la historia de extraños desenlaces, crímenes políticos, lealtadesy traiciones que acarreó el enfrentamiento de una creencia y unaideología con la dura realidad. Dirigidos a distintos interlocutores yaudiencias (entre los que pueden contarse un analista y una comitivade «camaradas»), cada uno de estos textos reunidos forma un conjuntonotable, tanto por su valor narrativo como por su importanciatestimonial. Especie de sueño heroico y pesadilla, «El día que maté a mipadre» es además el combate de un solo hombre contra una tribu deautoridades. Libro atrapante, esclarecedor, inolvidable.
El día que maté a mi padre: Confesiones de un ex comunista
by Jorge SigalMarguerite Yourcenar decía que el enemigo del fanatismo es el sentido común, y que pocas veces este último logra ganar la batalla. El día que maté a mi padre es una parte de esa batalla incesante. Una puesta en escena de esa negación y también del coraje de vivir con los ojos bien abiertos. Hijo de una familia judía que profesaba con naturalidad el amor por el marxismo-leninismo (los chicos jugaban en casa a ser soldaditos soviéticos), y particularmente de un padre omnipotente que muere por accidente de manera temprana, Sigal refugia su pronta orfandad en aquella fe de ideas irreductibles, aunque comienza a experimentar en secreto las crueles dudas de la lucidez. Reedición actualizada de un libro inolvidable, una obra sin ficción cuyo sentido de la verdad es hondo y estremecedor.Jorge Fernández Díaz
Diabesity
by Francine Ratner KaufmanExperts now predict that more than one-third of American children born in 2000 will develop diabetes in their lifetime. Written by one of the world's leading authorities on the link between obesity and diabetes, this passionate, frightening-but ultimately hopeful-book points the way to a solution.To enter Dr. Francine Kaufman's clinic is to see the future of America: a 220-pound twelve-year-old boy...a 267-pound thirteen-year-old girl...their concerned but equally overweight parents...the human faces and human suffering behind the epidemic of type 2 diabetes that threatens to overwhelm our health care system. Once a disease of the elderly, type 2 diabetes now strikes adults in their prime-and, increasingly, children. It has nearly doubled in the last decade. The cause? Our soaring rates of obesity.Diabesity takes us to the front lines of the fight against this preventable but deadly disease. Through vivid patient stories, it explains how excess weight destroys the body's ability to process sugar properly-with life-threatening consequences. It shows what happens when the genes that evolved to protect us from famine collide with a sedentary lifestyle that has put bacon cheeseburgers on every corner. And it demonstrates why our usual blame-the-victim response is futile in face of the complex, worldwide forces behind this epidemic.Detailing the tools for change at every level-from families to school systems to government-and reporting on innovative programs that are already making a difference, Diabesity offers a compelling action plan for winning this battle.From the Hardcover edition.
Diabetes and Me: Living a Healthy and Empowered Life in the Face of Diabetes
by David Novak Wendy Louise Novak"Children with diabetes can live full, happy, productive lives. I hope my story can stand as proof of that fact."Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age seven, Wendy Louise Novak had to create her own path in a world defined by stigma, struggle, and hope.With little public awareness of her condition, Wendy's only role model was her fiercely independent father, who grew up in an era when diabetes meant a difficult, and often short, life. He taught her to "follow the rules" and stay self-reliant. That sense of independence carried Wendy through college to a successful career, globetrotting excitement, and a whirlwind romance with her husband, David.Wendy built a loving family as she navigated the highs and lows of a condition that was still widely misunderstood. Despite tough times, she learned to balance following the rules with following her passions, saying, "I never wanted to be the kind of person who stayed home and worried about whether or not I could take it, and so I didn't."Today, Wendy is the face of the Wendy Novak Diabetes Institute, which supports groundbreaking clinical services, education, and research to ensure young people with diabetes can thrive. In this honest but uplifting account of a life well lived, Wendy shares what she has learned, including practical tips for managing diabetes.With a foreword by the author's husband, businessman and philanthropist David Novak, Diabetes and Me shows patients and families that a diagnosis doesn't define your life."There are always ways to experience the joys in life, no matter what it throws at you."
Dial 999!
by Les PringleThis is a re-issue of Blue Nights and Long Nights ISBN 9780552158527.Card-playing corpses, unfaithful husbands and 'flying' ladies - life as an ambulance driver in the 1970s was certainly varied ...At the age of twenty-three, Les Pringle decided to escape from office life, broaden his horizons and become an ambulance driver. Little did he realize how broad those horizons would turn out to be.Filled with warmth and humour, Dial 999! takes us back to a time when lonely old ladies could call 999 and have a cup of tea waiting when the drivers turned up for a chat; when learning to drive the ambulance meant going out for one test drive and managing not to hit a pedestrian; and every day brought a glimpse into other people's lives.Gripping, poignant and darkly funny, Dial 999!is an affectionate, warm-hearted look at a world gone by.
Dialogue with Myselves
by Charisma StreeterIf you’ve picked up this book because you’re interested in Dissociative Identity Disorder (or as they used to call it, Multiple Personality Disorder) then I hope you find what you’re looking for in here. I am hoping this book, short as it is, will be a little different than others you may have read. Instead of writing about the journey from abuse to therapy to integration I want to try to give you an idea of what it is to live with DID, of what the days are like. I like books that help me step into the other person’s day-to-day life and let me try to imagine what it would be like if I was living their life.
Dialogues and Letters
by SenecaA major writer and a leading figure in the public life of Rome, Seneca (c. 4BC-AD 65) ranks among the most eloquent and influential masters of Latin prose. This selection explores his thoughts on philosophy and the trials of life. In the Consolation to Helvia he strives to offer solace to his mother, following his exile in AD 41, while On the Shortness of Life and On Tranquillity of Mind are lucid and compelling explorations of Stoic thought. Witty and self-critical, the Letters - written to his young friend Lucilius - explore Seneca's struggle to acquire philosophical wisdom. A fascinating insight into one of the greatest minds of Ancient Rome, these works inspired writers and thinkers including Montaigne, Rousseau, and Bacon, and continue to intrigue and enlighten.