How to Die: An Ancient Guide to the End of Life

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By James Romm *88

Published Dec. 11, 2017

Seneca believed that it took a lifetime to learn how to die, and throughout his life, he returned to the subject frequently. How to Die gathers all of his writings on death in one volume, explaining to readers his thoughts on how to die well and how to understand the role of a good death in a good life.

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