Horace and Me: Life Lessons from an Ancient Poet

Harry Eyres

ISBN 10: 125005012X / ISBN 13: 9781250050120

Published by Picador, 2014

May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G125005012XI4N00

Synopsis:

The creator of the renowned Financial Times Slow Lane column draws on discredited Roman poet Horace's "carpe diem" approach to life to address a range of philosophical questions and explain how the poet's society shares much in common with today's world.

About the Author:

Harry Eyres is one of the most prominent advocates for the Slow Movement. Having worked for leading newspapers and magazines in numerous capacities, he created the international Slow Lane column in the Financial Times in 2004, which encourages enjoyment of the uncostly and unmonetized experiences that make life worth living. Eyres is the author of the poetry collection Hotel Eliseo, Plato's "The Republic": A Beginner's Guide, and several books on wine. He lives in London, England.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Horace and Me: Life Lessons from an Ancient ...
Publisher: Picador
Publication Date: 2014
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket