The Ancient Guide to Modern Life by Natalie Haynes

The Ancient Guide to Modern Life

Natalie Haynes

256 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 95%
reflective 47%
funny 45%
lighthearted 43%
inspiring 26%
challenging 8%
adventurous 6%
hopeful 6%
relaxing 4%
dark 2%

Pace

medium 61%
slow 22%
fast 16%

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