**A collection of short stories by the Booker Prize-winning Scottish master** Giving voice to the dispossessed and crafting stories of lives held in the balance, James Kelman reaches us all. Penetrating deeply into the hearts, minds, and desperation of characters who find themselves in everyday
On the Shortness of Life: Life Is Long if You Know How to Use It
β Scribed by Seneca
- Publisher
- Penguin Publishing Group
- Year
- 2005
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 71 KB
- Category
- Fiction
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β¦ Synopsis
On the shortness of life -- Consolation to Helvia -- On tranquility of mind.;The Stoic writings of the philosopher Seneca offer powerful insights into the art of living and the importance of reason and morality and continue to provide profound guidance to many through their eloquence, lucidity and timeless wisdom.--Publisher description.
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