Epicteti Enchiridion Made English, in a Poetical Paraphrase

Ellis Walker

Verlag: Sam. Keble, London, 1697

Beschreibung

A scarce English translation of Epictetus' short manual of stoic ethical advice. The scarce second edition. With an engraved frontispiece. Epictetus' manual of Stoic wisdom and advice. The Enchiridion is derived from the Discourses of Epictetus and is a compilation of practical precepts compiled by his student, Arrian. This work shows the ways to achieve mental freedom and happiness in all circumstances. This translation by Ellis Walker was published in the height of the popular Neostoicism movement. Epictetus was a Greek Stoic philosopher born around AD 50, known for his belief that philosophy is a way of life rather than a theoretical principle. This work is disbound. Disbound. Internally, frontispiece is loosening and could become loose upon further handling. Otherwise, binding slightly strained but still firm. Pages generally bright and clean with age-toning to the edges. Scattered spots and handling marks throughout. Good Only. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 844G30

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Epicteti Enchiridion Made English, in a ...

Verlag: Sam. Keble, London

Erscheinungsdatum: 1697

Einband: Disbound

Illustrator: Not Stated

Zustand: Good Only

Art des Buches: book