--- product_id: 9225031 title: "Discourses, Fragments, Handbook (Oxford Worlds Classics)" price: "€ 44.16" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 11 url: https://www.desertcart.pt/products/9225031-discourses-fragments-handbook-oxford-worlds-classics store_origin: PT region: Portugal --- # Discourses, Fragments, Handbook (Oxford Worlds Classics) **Price:** € 44.16 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Discourses, Fragments, Handbook (Oxford Worlds Classics) - **How much does it cost?** € 44.16 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/9225031-discourses-fragments-handbook-oxford-worlds-classics) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Discourses, Fragments, Handbook (Oxford Worlds Classics) [Epictetus, Hard, Robin, Gill, Christopher] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Discourses, Fragments, Handbook (Oxford Worlds Classics) Review: An Excellent Guide to Stoicism - If you're reading this review, you're interested in stoicism. Or you're a student and being forced to take an interest. The success (for the reader, at least) of any book of this kind relies on a few things: the clarity and readability of the translation, the quality of introductory material, and the value of the explanatory notes. Oh, and the content, of course. This edition excels at all of them. First, the translation is excellent. The language is straight-forward and understandable, but not simplistic or limited. So if you're interested, you'll understand. Moreover, any necessary historical context or explanation is provided in the notes. And those notes aren't too overbearing either, being just informative enough without being pedantic. (For those who care: the notes are at the end of the book, in the style of 'Notes to pages xx-xx.' I would prefer at the bottom of each page, but I don't care enough about it to get annoyed.) The introduction is excellent without the eye-rolling length sometimes associated with important literary or philosophical works. Translator Hard understands that you came to read Epictetus, so he gets out of the way after a respectable introduction. I appreciate that, because otherwise I'd just skip it. Finally, the content. Well, I'm not qualified to critique Stoicism (nor should you care about my opinion on the matter), but I find it a useful worldview and I try to embrace it myself. But even if you're not looking to adopt a philosophy, and you're just an inveterate learner, I think you'll be glad you purchased this edition. It won't let you down. Review: Best translation! - This translation truly captures the essence of Epictetus and Stoicism. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #35,498 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #10 in Literature #61 in Ancient Greek & Roman Philosophy #1,112 in Classic Literature & Fiction | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (685) | | Dimensions | 7.6 x 5 x 0.9 inches | | Edition | Critical ed. | | ISBN-10 | 0199595186 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0199595181 | | Item Weight | 2.31 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 400 pages | | Publication date | March 1, 2014 | | Publisher | Oxford University Press | ## Images ![Discourses, Fragments, Handbook (Oxford Worlds Classics) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91hy8ucId8L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An Excellent Guide to Stoicism *by L***R on April 17, 2017* If you're reading this review, you're interested in stoicism. Or you're a student and being forced to take an interest. The success (for the reader, at least) of any book of this kind relies on a few things: the clarity and readability of the translation, the quality of introductory material, and the value of the explanatory notes. Oh, and the content, of course. This edition excels at all of them. First, the translation is excellent. The language is straight-forward and understandable, but not simplistic or limited. So if you're interested, you'll understand. Moreover, any necessary historical context or explanation is provided in the notes. And those notes aren't too overbearing either, being just informative enough without being pedantic. (For those who care: the notes are at the end of the book, in the style of 'Notes to pages xx-xx.' I would prefer at the bottom of each page, but I don't care enough about it to get annoyed.) The introduction is excellent without the eye-rolling length sometimes associated with important literary or philosophical works. Translator Hard understands that you came to read Epictetus, so he gets out of the way after a respectable introduction. I appreciate that, because otherwise I'd just skip it. Finally, the content. Well, I'm not qualified to critique Stoicism (nor should you care about my opinion on the matter), but I find it a useful worldview and I try to embrace it myself. But even if you're not looking to adopt a philosophy, and you're just an inveterate learner, I think you'll be glad you purchased this edition. It won't let you down. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best translation! *by J***S on January 9, 2026* This translation truly captures the essence of Epictetus and Stoicism. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing wisdom *by K***E on June 12, 2025* Such a good book! So much wisdom. 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