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How to Be a Friend: An Ancient Guide to True Friendship (Ancient Wisdom for Modern Readers) by Marcus Tullius Cicero; J. G. F. Powell (editor); Marcus Tullius Cicero; Philip Freeman is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.

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**A splendid new translation of one of the greatest books on friendship ever written** In a world where social media, online relationships, and relentless self-absorption threaten the very idea of deep and lasting friendships, the search for true friends is more important than ever. In this short book, which is one of the greatest ever written on the subject, the famous Roman politician and philosopher Cicero offers a compelling guide to finding, keeping, and appreciating friends. With wit and wisdom, Cicero shows us not only how to build friendships but also why they must be a key part of our lives. For, as Cicero says, life without friends is not worth living. Filled with timeless advice and insights, Cicero’s heartfelt and moving classic—written in 44 BC and originally titled __De Amicitia__—has inspired readers for more than two thousand years, from St. Augustine and Dante to Thomas Jefferson and John Adams. Presented here in a lively new translation with the original Latin on facing pages and an inviting introduction, __How to Be a Friend__ explores how to choose the right friends, how to avoid the pitfalls of friendship, and how to live with friends in good times and bad. Cic

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Author

Marcus Tullius Cicero; J. G. F. Powell (editor); Marcus Tullius Cicero; Philip Freeman

Publisher

Princeton University Press

Published

2018

Language

EN

ISBN

9780691183893

Category

nonfiction

Subjects

History, Philosophy, Literary Fiction