How to Grow Old

Ancient Wisdom for the Second Half of Life

Marcus Tullius Cicero, Philip Freeman, Philip Freeman

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Princeton University Pres
07 June 2016

Western philosophy: Ancient, to c 500; Popular philosophy; Latin

Series: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Readers

Worried that old age will inevitably mean losing your libido, your health, and possibly your marbles too?

Well, Cicero has some good news for you. In How to Grow Old, the great Roman orator and statesman eloquently describes how you can make the second half of life the best part of all — and why you might discover that reading and gardening are actually far more pleasurable than sex ever was.

Filled with timeless wisdom and practical guidance, Cicero's brief, charming classic — written in 44 BC and originally titled On Old Age — has delighted and inspired readers, from Saint Augustine to Thomas Jefferson, for more than two thousand years.

Presented here in a lively new translation with an informative new introduction and the original Latin on facing pages, the book directly addresses the greatest fears of growing older and persuasively argues why these worries are greatly exaggerated — or altogether mistaken. Montaigne said Cicero's book 'gives one an appetite for growing old.' The American founding father John Adams read it repeatedly in his later years. And today its lessons are more relevant than ever in a world obsessed with the futile pursuit of youth.

'Provides useful tips on how to age well.' — Wan Lixin, Shanghai Daily

'[A] covetable little translation.' — Karen Shook, Times Higher Education

By: Marcus Tullius Cicero
Introduction by: Philip Freeman
Translated by: Philip Freeman
Imprint: Princeton University Pres
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 1
Dimensions: Height: 171mm, Width: 114mm, Spine: 23mm
Weight: 312g
ISBN: 9780691167701
ISBN 10: 0691167702
Series: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Readers
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 07 June 2016
Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , ELT Advanced , Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Philip Freeman is the editor and translator of How to Win an Election: An Ancient Guide for Modern Politicians and How to Run a Country: An Ancient Guide for Modern Leaders (both Princeton). He is the author of many books, including Oh My Gods: A Modern Retelling of Greek and Roman Myths, Alexander the Great, and Julius Caesar (all Simon & Schuster). He holds the Orlando W. Qualley Chair of Classical Languages at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa.