The Last Stoic
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The Last Stoic is a story about appetite and fear, both modern and ancient. Half of the story's narrative occurs in the time and place of the ancient Roman Empire; the other half occurs in the present-day United States. A central conceit of the novel is that the parallels between the two eras are so strong that the narrative can continue uninterrupted as the setting shifts...more
Paperback, 254 pages
Published April 1st 2011 by Hidden Brook Press
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Sally Beaudean
I found this book to be quite intriquing. I've always said that America is going the way of the Roman Empire, and this story presents a unique parallel between the two worlds. At times the comparison is almost too direct, but the author clearly shows that, in his words, "All the cycles of creation since the beginning of time exhibit the same recurring pattern, so that it can make no difference whether you watch the identical spectacle for a hundred years, or for two hundred, or forever." Or, to...more
Dennis Schvejda
Well researched, the author crafts a story highlighting parallels between the United States and Ancient Rome, with "The Meditations," by Marcus Aurelius a common thread.
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