Wade, Morgan
The Last Stoic
- ISBN 13:
- 9781897475638
- author:
- Wade, Morgan
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Hidden Brook Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 254
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 1.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, General, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Last Stoic by Morgan Wade is a thought-provoking novel that explores the timeless themes of appetite and fear in two distinct eras. Spanning ancient Rome and modern-day America, this gripping story follows a young man's journey as he navigates the excesses of power and the turmoil of his own life. As the narrative shifts between these two worlds, parallels become strikingly apparent, allowing the reader to witness the enduring relevance of ancient wisdom in the face of modern challenges. A central character's wrongful imprisonment serves as a catalyst for self-discovery, as he grapples with the contradictions of his adopted home and the words of a philosopher-emperor that offer guidance in times of turmoil. Ultimately, it is this unanticipated instruction that gives the young man the strength to survive, highlighting the enduring power of Stoic philosophy in the face of adversity.
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