On the Shortness of Life by Seneca | Leather Bound Edition
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About the Book
Seneca's argument to Paulinus is blunt: we are not given a short life, we make it short. We squander it, then complain about the length. Two thousand years later the essay reads like it was written about this week.
The most quoted of the Stoic texts after Marcus Aurelius, and the shortest way into Seneca. Bound by hand in genuine leather with gold embossing, made to order for readers of Stoic philosophy.
Edition Details
- Genuine leather binding, cut and fitted by hand
- Gold-tone foil title and decorative embossing
- Hand-stitched, sewn binding built to last
- Acid-free pages for long-term preservation
- Ribbon bookmark included
- Made to order — not mass produced
Please note: this is a modern, complete printing of the text, hand-bound afterwards in genuine leather. It is a reading and keepsake edition, not a vintage antique.
Shipping: hand-bound to order — please allow 2–3 weeks for crafting before dispatch. We ship worldwide via DHL, FedEx, UPS and USPS.
Shipping & Processing
Hand-bound, made-to-order books take 2-3 weeks to process before shipping. Items marked "Ready to Ship" ship within 2-3 business days. We ship worldwide via DHL, FedEx, UPS, and USPS.
Care Instructions
Keep out of direct sunlight. Wipe with a dry, soft cloth and condition with a natural leather balm every 6–12 months.