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Romm (classics, Bard Coll.; How To Die: An Ancient Guide to the End of Life) offers an illuminating introduction to Greek philosopher Theophrastus's startlingly relevant series of character sketches. Theophrastus, sometimes referred to as the "father of botany," is best known for his scholarship in the natural sciences. With these 30 depictions, charmingly translated by Pamela Mensch, Theophrastus abandons the scholarly, instead presenting a dam...Log In or Sign Up to Read More