Ancient Wisdom for Modern Readers³⁷

Lively new translations of two classical works that offer wise advice about how to resist temptation

An entertaining and enlightening collection of ancient Roman writings about home design and decoration

A delicious feast of ancient Greek and Roman writings on living well by eating well

Inviting new translations of classical Buddhist texts about why the self is an illusion—and why giving it up can free us from suffering

Explore the nature of love in this charming new translation of selections from Plato’s great dramatic work, the Symposium

An enriching collection of classical writings about how ancient Romans made—and thought about—money

A modern translation of the ancient Roman poet Ovid’s Remedies for Love—a witty and irreverent work about how to fall out of love

An irresistible anthology of ancient Greek writings that explore queer desire and love

How you can learn to focus like a monk without living like one

Timeless wisdom about how to be healthy in body and mind from one of the greatest physicians of the ancient world

An entertaining and enlightening anthology of classical Greek and Roman writings on animals—and our vital relationships with them

Aristotle’s essential guide to human flourishing—the Nicomachean Ethics—in a lively new abridged translation

How ancient Stoicism can help teach us to treat others—and ourselves—more fairly and mercifully

An entertaining and enlightening collection of ancient writings about the philosophers who advocated simple living and rejected unthinking conformity

An engaging new translation of a timeless masterpiece about coping with the death of a loved one

A vibrant new translation of Seneca’s “On the Shortness of Life,” a pointed reminder to make the most of our time

An inviting and highly readable new translation of Aristotle’s complete Poetics—the first and best introduction to the art of writing and understanding stories

An energetic new translation of an ancient Roman masterpiece about a failed coup led by a corrupt and charismatic politician

What we can learn about fostering innovation and creative thinking from some of the most inventive people of all times—the ancient Greeks

A delightful anthology of classical Greek and Roman writings celebrating country living—ranging from a philosophy of compost to hymns to the gods of agriculture

How ancient skepticism can help you attain tranquility by learning to suspend judgment

Timeless advice about how to use humor to win over any audience

What the Roman poet Horace can teach us about how to live a life of contentment

Timeless wisdom on generosity and gratitude from the great Stoic philosopher Seneca

A spirited new translation of a forgotten classic, shot through with timeless wisdom

What would Caligula do? What the worst Roman emperors can teach us about how not to lead

Timeless advice on how to be a successful leader in any field

A vivid and accessible new translation of Cicero’s influential writings on the Stoic idea of the divine

Timeless wisdom on controlling anger in personal life and politics from the Roman Stoic philosopher and statesman Seneca

An accessible modern translation of essential speeches from Thucydides’s History that takes readers to the heart of his profound insights on diplomacy, foreign policy, and war

A superb new edition of Epictetus’s famed handbook on Stoicism—translated by one of the world’s leading authorities on Stoic philosophy

A splendid new translation of one of the greatest books on friendship ever written

Timeless wisdom on death and dying from the celebrated Stoic philosopher Seneca

Timeless techniques of effective public speaking from ancient Rome's greatest orator

Timeless wisdom on growing old gracefully from one of ancient Rome's greatest philosophers

Timeless political wisdom from ancient history's greatest statesman

A primer on campaigning in ancient Rome that reads like a strategy memo from a modern political consultant