Excerpt from Epicurean: A Tale
On my expressing a wish to rescue some part of these treasures from the fate to which his indolent fraternity had con signed them, he produced the manuscript which I have now the pleasure of sending you, - the only one, he said, remaining entire, and I very readily paid him the price he demanded for it.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book is an alluring account of a wandering philosopher who journeys to Egypt to uncover the secrets of eternal life. The narrator's personal reflections on themes of mortality, pleasure, and the transient nature of life provide depth to this tale. Set against the backdrop of a vibrant, decadent Alexandria, vibrant with a multitude of religions and cultures, the protagonist grapples with his own mortality and the possibility of subverting death. The author weaves together philosophy, desire, and a dash of mystery to create an engaging narrative. Questions of existence, purpose, and humanity's place amidst a vast, seemingly eternal cosmos are thoughtfully explored. Ultimately, this is a thought-provoking exploration of human existence and the eternal human desire to transcend the limitations of our mortality. The author's insights into these weighty matters offer a rich and rewarding read for anyone seeking to ponder the very nature of being. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781332789719_0
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PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers LW-9781332789719
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PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers LW-9781332789719
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