# On the Shortness of Life

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- Book: [On the Shortness of Life](https://www.bookquiver.com/seneque/on-the-shortness-of-life) ([On the Shortness of Life.md](https://www.bookquiver.com/seneque/on-the-shortness-of-life.md))
- Authors: [Sénèque](https://www.bookquiver.com/seneque)
- Publisher: penguin_books
- ISBN: 978-01-4303-632-6
- Pages: 112
- Published: 2005-09-06
- Language: en_US
- Binding: Softcover

## Description

Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves—and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened,...