The Ancient Guide to Modern Life by Natalie Haynes

The Ancient Guide to Modern Life

Natalie Haynes

256 pages first pub 2010 (editions) user-added

nonfiction classics history philosophy funny informative reflective fast-paced

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This revelatory book explores modern society while journeying back to the Greeks and Romans -- "will have readers grabbing for the classics" (Kirkus). In this thoroughly engaging book, Natalie Haynes brings her scholarship and wit to the most fasc...

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Moods

informative 93%
funny 56%
lighthearted 53%
reflective 43%
inspiring 18%
adventurous 9%
hopeful 9%
challenging 6%
dark 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 63%
fast 21%
slow 15%

Average rating

3.84

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