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The Garden Of Epicurus

The Garden Of Epicurus

Allinson, Alfred
France, Anatole

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ISBN10: 1164491792
ISBN13: 9781164491798
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 244
Weight: 1.16
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Garden of Epicurus is a novel written by French author Anatole France. The story is set in ancient Greece and follows the life of a philosopher named Epicurus. The novel is a fictionalized account of Epicurus' life, and it explores his philosophy and teachings.The novel is divided into three parts, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Epicurus' life. The first part is set in Athens and introduces the reader to Epicurus and his philosophy. The second part is set in the garden that Epicurus founded in Athens, where he and his followers lived and studied. The third part is set in the last years of Epicurus' life, as he faces illness and death.Throughout the novel, France explores themes of friendship, love, and the pursuit of happiness. He also delves into the political and social climate of ancient Greece, including the rise of Alexander the Great and the decline of Athens.Overall, The Garden of Epicurus is a thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on ancient Greek philosophy and culture. It is a must-read for anyone interested in philosophy, history, or literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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