The Ancient Guide to Modern Life by Natalie Haynes
The Ancient Guide to Modern Life

Natalie Haynes

The Ancient Guide to Modern Life

Natalie Haynes

288 pages first pub 2010 (editions)

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 54%
lighthearted 51%
reflective 42%
inspiring 18%
adventurous 9%
hopeful 9%
challenging 6%
dark 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 64%
fast 20%
slow 14%

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