Consolations
Timeless Wisdom from the Ancient World for Every Day
Irene Vallejo author Charlotte Whittle translator
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Hodder & Stoughton
Publishing:23rd Apr '26
£22.00
This title is due to be published on 23rd April, and will be despatched as soon as possible.
UPLIFTING, PRACTICAL AND SURPRISING WISDOM FROM THE MILLION-COPY BESTSELLING CLASSICIST
'She leaves her readers inspired, invigorated and sincerely grateful'TELEGRAPH
'A literary phenomenon' TLS
Why do some loves endure while others fade? Is happiness something we can learn? Why do some things feel like work and others like leisure?
Every new page of Consolations offers a thought-provoking idea about life - from friendship and family arguments to ageing and narcissism. Renowned classicist Irene Vallejo shows us how each of these ideas has its roots in ancient times, drawing on the wisdom of Aristotle and Seneca, as well as lesser known philosophy and history.
Each entry brings a surprising insight, and helps us to think differently about our daily life. These are fascinating little gems to read every day, and to savour slowly.
'[Vallejo] leaves her readers inspired, invigorated and sincerely grateful' * TELEGRAPH *
'She is imaginative, lively and contemporary. In her hands written texts are not only a sensual pleasure, but living and frequently disruptive' * THE ECONOMIST *
'A literary phenomenon' * TLS *
ISBN: 9781399745659
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: unknown
400 pages