{"product_id":"et-tu-brute-the-best-latin-lines-ever","title":"Et tu, Brute?: The Best Latin Lines Ever","description":"Condition: BRAND NEW\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781399400978\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paper over boards\u003cbr\u003eYear: 2023\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Bloomsbury\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDescription:\u003cbr\u003eThere are so many Latin phrases in everyday use that often we use them without understanding the background and context within which they were actually used. 'Carpe diem'; 'Stet'; 'Memento mori'; 'Et tu Brute' examples would fill a book. And often these phrases are also used in English translation- 'The dye is cast'; 'crossing the Rubicon'; 'Rome was not built in a day'. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMany of these phrases are humorous, but they are also a rich source of wisdom- the wisdom of the ancients. The chapters of this book include- Life's Misfortunes and how to deal with them; How to deal with old age (Cicero); Why Death is nothing to fear (Lucretius); The Stoic guide to life. Each chapter starts with a quotation and is lightly sprinkled with many more, with accompanying English translations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe background to each quotation is explained so that the context is fully understood. Who crossed the Rubicon and why, for example? At a time of great political and social turbulence, more and more people are turning back to ancient wisdom as a guide to life. Here they are in touch with two classical scholars of distinction who have the common touch. \u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"RANDOM HOUSE","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":41514758832261,"sku":"PR397602","price":52.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0562\/0213\/3637\/files\/image_TNXAZT9ZUN99.jpg?v=1770326044","url":"https:\/\/smartfoxbooks.com.au\/products\/et-tu-brute-the-best-latin-lines-ever","provider":"Smartfox Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}