A superb graphic novel that provides stunning insights into one of the most interesting figures of antiquity, as well as into the philosophy that guided him throughout his life.
Massimo Pigliucci, author of How to Be a Stoic
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About the Author
Donald Robertson is one of my favorite writers about Stoicism.
Ryan Holiday, #1 New York Times bestselling author and founder of The Daily Stoic
Donald Robertson is a cognitive-behavioural psychotherapist, who lives in Canada and Greece. He is the author of six books on philosophy and psychotherapy. His bestselling self-help book How to Think Like a Roman Emperor has been translated into eighteen languages.
Zé Nuno Fraga, who created the artwork, is an award-winning illustrator from Portugal. Kasey Pierce, who advised on the content, is an award-winning author and comic book editor.
Preorder Promotion
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Sample Articles and Interviews
Donald has appeared on over 100 podcasts.
- Mythvision Podcast
- Troy Baker’s Let’s Get into it Podcast
- Chris Williamson’s Modern Wisdom Podcast
- Interview for the Comic Vault
- How I wrote Verissimus on the Good Men Project
- How to Think Like Marcus Aurelius on High Existence Podcast
