In Consolation to his Wife

Informationen zum Autor Plutarch's life spanned the second half of the 1st century AD. 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 travelled! most crucially to Rome! where he lectured and made friends of considerable influence. He wrote and taught throughout his life. Klappentext From an intimate and moving letter to his grieving wife on the death of their daughter! to elegant writings on morality! happiness and the avoidance of anger! Plutarch's powerful words of consolation and inspiration still offer timeless wisdom and guidance today.

Product details

• Authors: Plutarch
• Publisher: Penguin Books Uk
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 07.08.2008
• EAN: 9780141036779
• ISBN: 978-0-14-103677-9
• No. of pages: 112
• Dimensions: 112 mm x 184 mm x 160 mm
• Series: Penguin Great Ideas; Great Ideas; Penguin Press Great Ideas; Penguin Press Great Ideas
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology