Bibliograph

How to be a friend, an ancient guide to true friendship, Marcus Tullius Cicero ; translated and with an introduction by Philip Freeman

Type

Label

How to be a friend, an ancient guide to true friendship, Marcus Tullius Cicero ; translated and with an introduction by Philip Freeman

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

How to be a friend

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

Marcus Tullius Cicero ; translated and with an introduction by Philip Freeman

Series statement

Ancient wisdom for modern readers

Sub title

an ancient guide to true friendship

Summary

In a world where social media, online relationships, and relentless self-absorption threaten the very idea of deep and lasting friendships, the search for true friends is more important than ever. In this short book, Cicero shows us not only how to build friendships but also why they must be a key part of our lives. For, as Cicero says, life without friends is not worth living. This book explores how to choose the right friends, how to avoid the pitfalls of friendship, and how to live with friends in good times and bad. Cicero also praises what he sees as the deepest kind of friendship - one in which two people find in each other "another self" or a kindred soul. An honest and eloquent guide to finding and treasuring true friends, it speaks as powerfully today as when it was first written

Target audience

adult

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