The New Stoics by Alice Duer Miller
The New Stoics by Alice Duer Miller is a work that explores the principles of Stoicism and how they can be applied to modern life. The book offers practical advice on how to cultivate inner strength, overcome obstacles, and find peace in a rapidly changing world. It also delves into the history of Stoicism and its relevance to contemporary society. With this tool, readers can easily access and read books in the public domain, track their reading habits, and share their thoughts and reactions with others. Additionally, the platform provides analytics on reading habits, allowing users to gain insights into their own reading patterns and preferences.
By Alice Duer Miller · First published 1921 · Genre: Philosophy, Self-help, Non-fiction · 5,394 words
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Mr. Brougham stood waiting in the wings. Never before had he made a speech; never had he been upon a stage, except to sit safely with a delegation, in a row, behind the ice-water pitcher. He had a small dry patch in his throat which constant swallowing failed to improve, and the tips of his fingers kept getting cold and very distant. He was about to make a Liberty Loan speech, and he was suffering more than he had expected; but, as he kept murmuring to himself, "Dulce et decorum est"."
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- Work type: Essay
- Author: Alice Duer Miller
- Date: 1921 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Philosophy, Self-help, Non-fiction
- Length: 5,394 words
- Structure: 1 section, 120 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Philosophy — The title suggests a focus on Stoicism, which is a school of Hellenistic philosophy.
- Self-help — Modern Stoicism is often presented as a form of self-improvement, advising individuals on managing emotional turmoil by focusing on what's under their control.
- Non-fiction — The title gives a sense that it might deal with real world concepts and strategies related to Stoicism, which is categorized under non-fiction genre.
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Classic Literature · Fiction · Novel · Philosophy · Self-Help · Motivation · Inspiration · Wisdom · Life Lessons · Personal Growth · Empowerment · Happiness