On the Good Life by Cicero (Penguin Classics) — Pre-Loved Edition

Timeless Roman philosophy on ethics, friendship, statecraft, and the pursuit of a meaningful existence.

As one of ancient Rome’s greatest statesmen, lawyers, and Orators, Marcus Tullius Cicero witnessed the bloody collapse of the Roman Republic firsthand. In On the Good Life, Cicero translates Greek philosophy into practical, everyday Roman wisdom. This essential Penguin Classics compilation gathers key philosophical writings, including On Duties (De Officiis), On Old Age, On Friendship, On the Ends of Good and Evil, and the Tusculan Disputations.

Masterfully translated with an insightful introduction and notes by Michael Grant, this edition demonstrates how virtue, duty, moral character, and human connection form the bedrock of true happiness. An indispensable text for lovers of Stoicism, ancient history, classic literature, and moral philosophy.

Book Details & Features:

• Author: Cicero (Translated & Introduced by Michael Grant)

• Publisher: Penguin Classics

• Format: Vintage Paperback

• Genre: Classical Philosophy / Ancient History / Ethics

• Language: English

Condition: Pre-Loved / Paperback 📖

This is a pre-loved copy looking for its next home on a personal library shelf. Expect authentic pre-owned character:

• Cover & Spine: Classic Penguin Classics paperback cover with light edge wear and minor spine creasing.

• Binding: Tight, firm, and fully intact with no loose pages.

• Pages: Clean text block, free of heavy ink annotations or severe highlighting; exhibits light natural age-toning along the margins.

• Overall Quality: Very Good pre-owned condition—a durable, highly readable copy for study or personal reflection.

"If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need." — Cicero