{"product_id":"9780061286056","title":"Art of Living : The Classical Manual on Virtue, Happiness, and Effectiveness by Sharon Lebell","description":"\"An immense dose of Epictetus would do us all a great deal of good, and I am grateful (beyond irony) to Tom Wolfe for reviving Epictetus\" - Harold Bloom. So what makes the writings of this former slave so powerful today? Epictetus observed that although everyday life is fraught with difficulty, a life of virtue is within reach. He dedicated his life to outlining the simple way to happiness, fulfillment, and tranquility. By putting into practice the 93 witty, wise, and razor-sharp instructions that make up \"The Art of Living\", readers learn to gracefully meet the challenges of everyday life as well as life's inevitable major losses and disappointments.\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback \/ softback","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56311527768437,"sku":"9780061286056","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780061286056.jpg?v=1762818180","url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/products\/9780061286056","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}