He is the author of the 2012 bestseller travels with epicurus and numerous other works of fiction. One of the bestselling authors of plato and a platypus travels to greece with a suitcase full of philosophy books, seeking the best way to achieve a fulfilling old age daniel klein journeys to the greek island hydra to discover the secrets of aging happily. Daniel klein ponders whether it is better to be forever young or to grin toothlessly and live an authentic old age. Despite the heavy tomes occasionally quoted by klein, travels with epicurus is a light book, the kind seven inches by five inches, 164 pages one can carry in a small purse or coat pocket, the kind one sees with other wisdom texts up front near the cash registers at bookstores. The book is no travelogue, no road trip, rather the travels are those through the history of philosphers taking a lead from the greek epicurus in ruminating on the joys, or otherwise, of achieving old age, and those.
Travels with epicurus travels with epicurus audiobook, by daniel klein. Following a trip to his dentist, 73yearold klein considers his options after being advised that he needs tooth implants or a denture. Travels with epicurus is a wonderful read, written by a good humoured intellectual with a common touch and without condescension. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Meditations from a greek island on the pleasures of old age enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Buy travels with epicurus book online at low prices in. Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free. A journey to a greek island in search of a fulfilled life book. The brilliant writings of a highly influential greek philosopher, with a foreword by daniel klein, author of travels with epicurus. He journeys to the greek island of hydra to discover the secrets of ageing happily.
New book every time i find the meaning of life, they change it available october 27 the official daniel m. The bestselling coauthor of plato and a platypus walk into a bar, dan. A perfect gift book for the holidays, this little treasure is sure to please longtime fans of plato and a platypus walk into a bar and. Buy travels with epicurus book online at best prices in india on. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. One or more shipping restrictions apply to this product. May 01, 2014 the book is very easy to read, you do not have to be an expert on epicurus. A journey to a greek island in search of a fulfilled life audible audio edition. A travel book, a witty and accessible meditation, and an optimistic guide to living well, travels with. Meditations from a greek island on the pleasures of old age by daniel klein isbn.
Our society worships at the fountain of youth, but are we missing out on an extraordinary stage in life. Epicureanism is commonly regarded as the refined satisfaction of physical desires. In kleins presentation, epicurus and other thinkers are philosophy lite, very brief digests that klein often ends up further reducing by stamping them with a cliche or folk saying. Sep 01, 2015 buy travels with epicurus book online at best prices in india on. The setting of the book is the greek island of hydra. Equal parts travel book and guide to living well, kleins delightful work shines a welcome light on the richer aspects of ones golden years. I have since recommended travels with epicurus to others approaching retirement. James jenner describes how the author journeyed to greece with a suitcase full of philosophy books in order to learn how to achieve a fulfilling old age, explaining how he came to regard old age as a life stage.
He is also coauthor of heidegger and a hippo walk through those pearly gates and the new york times bestseller plato and a platypus walk into a bar. This book delves into epicurian philosophy, which fascinated me and further encouraged me to read the klein book. Travels with epicurus daniel klein, james jenner on. A travel book, a witty and accessible meditation, and an optimistic guide to living well, travels with epicurus is a delightful jaunt to the aegean and through the terrain of old age that only a free spirit like klein could lead. Jan 11, 20 despite the heavy tomes occasionally quoted by klein, travels with epicurus is a light book, the kind seven inches by five inches, 164 pages one can carry in a small purse or coat pocket, the kind one sees with other wisdom texts up front near the cash registers at bookstores. For epicurus, the purpose of philosophy was to attain a happy, tranquil life, characterized by peace and freedom from fear, the absence of pain, and living a selfsufficient life surrounded by friends.
Daniel klein december 2018 another book i have just reread for the second time with a different focus from my first reading. When philosopher, jokester and septuagenarian daniel klein goes to the dentist for a regular checkup, he is informed that he needs a section of his lower teeth removed. Oct 01, 2012 travels with epicurus is a wonderful read, written by a good humoured intellectual with a common touch and without condescension. Daniel klein is a wonderful writer, which he proves again in his travels with epicurus. New book every time i find the meaning of life, they change it available october 27. Ancient history encyclopedia receives a small commission for each book sold through our affiliate partners. It is written as a series of day to day incidents and experiences of the author and a few locals on their island. A journey to a greek island in search of a fulfilled life by daniel klein. Travels with epicurus by daniel klein overdrive rakuten. When philosopher, jokester and septuagenarian daniel klein goes to the dentist for a regular checkup, he is informed that he needs a section. Buy the art of happiness by epicurus with free delivery. List of works by epicurus, part of the internet classics archive. As a philosophy, however, it also denoted the striving after an independent state.
A travel book, a witty and accessible meditation, and an optimistic guide to living well, travels with epicurus is a delightful jaunt to the aegean and through the terrain of old age led by a droll philosopher. Dec 07, 2012 the bestselling coauthor of plato and a platypus walk into a bar, daniel klein delivers a stirring meditation on the simple pleasures to be found late in life. Daniel who is in his 70s travels to the island to contemplate aging and the meaning of a well lived life. Travels with epicurus ebook by daniel klein rakuten kobo.
Travels with epicurus npr coverage of travels with epicurus. Returning to the greek island of hydra, which he visited in his youth, he sought to watch and. Daniel klein ponders whether it is better to be forever young or to grin toothlessly and live an authentic old. Equal parts travel book and guide to living well, kleins delightful work shines a welcome light on. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading travels with epicurus. Buy travels with epicurus book online at low prices in india. Diavazo greek books travels with epicurus daniel klein. Yesterday, i finished reading recommended by a fellow blogger thank you, by the way, dr. A travel book, a witty and accessible meditation, and an optimistic guide to living well, travels with epicurus is a delightful jaunt to the aegean and through the terrain of old age led by a. Mar 06, 2018 yesterday, i finished reading recommended by a fellow blogger thank you, by the way, dr.
Travels with epicurus, daniel klein by penguin group issuu. Always interesting to read about other cultures, and how attractive they are. Originally i was more interested in the travel aspect, but now my focus was much more on epicurus, his philosophy, and the authors experiences in greece seen through an epicurean lens. Traveling to the greek island of hydra, klein set out to discover what could be learned about aging from the sage philosopher epicurus. A journey to a greek island in search of a fulfilled life kindle edition by klein, daniel. Book club genres all book club genres sorting by best selling this month. It is not a theoretical textbook on epicurean philosophy either. A journey to a greek island in search of an authentic old age. Klein plato and a platypus walk into a bar opts for a sojourn. Taking epicurus as his guide, klein meditates on a philosophy of old age while on an extended visit to the greek island of hydra. The coauthor of plato and a platypus describes how he journeyed to greece with a suitcase full of philosophy books in order to learn how to. Travels with epicurus goodreads meet your next favorite book. The book is no travelogue, no road trip, rather the travels are those through the history of philosphers taking a lead from the greek epicurus in ruminating on the joys, or otherwise, of achieving old age, and those of traversing through stages of life and accumulative experience.
One of the bestselling authors of plato and a platypus travels to greece with a suitcase full of philosophy books, seeking the best. Sometimes the source tells us which treatise or letter he is quoting from texts 30 to 64. His choice of epigraph neatly sums up the heart of this little gem of a book, not what we have, but what we enjoy constitutes our abundance. A journey to a greek island in search of a fulfilled life. The foreword is excellent and the translation by george strodach is very readable and clear. One of the bestselling authors of plato and a platypus travels to greece with a suitcase full of philosophy books, seeking the best way to achieve a fulfilling old. Still other fragments are small portions of epicurus works quoted by other ancient authors whose works survived in the ordinary way, by being copied from handwritten book to handwritten book. Travels with epicurus downloadable audiobook king county. A lateinlife reflection and modernday philosophical exploration of what it means to age authentically. A perfect gift book for the holidays, this little treasure is sure to please longtime fans of plato and a platypus walk into a bar and garner new ones, young and old. The art of happiness penguin classics has a new foreword by daniel klein, author of the very good related book travels with epicurus. The bestselling coauthor of plato and a platypus walk into a bar, daniel klein delivers a stirring meditation on the simple pleasures to be found late in life. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
A journey to a greek island in search of an authentic old age is a humorous, uplifting meditation on finding the pleasures of old age, by the bestselling coauthor of plato and a platypus walk into a bar. A journey to a greek island in search of a fulfilled life enter every time i find the meaning of life, they change it. Recommended by numerous educational institutions recommend us, including oxford university, michigan state university, and university of minnesota. Rated 5 out of 5 by yawnmower11 from nice book attractive book, good size for slipping into a shoulder bag for a little light reading on a plane or train. Travels with epicurus a journey to a greek island in search of a fulfilled life downloadable audiobook. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Meditations from a greek island on the pleasures of old age. In kleins presentation, epicurus and other thinkers are. A journey to a greek island in search of a fulfilled life audiobook by daniel klein. Heidegger and a hippo walk through those pearly gates, 2009 is on a personal quest to redeem the grizzled and grayhaired among us.