How to Grieve

Cicero's Consolation is a profound reflection on coping with loss, written in 45 BCE after the death of his daughter, Tullia. Unlike traditional consolatory writings, Cicero's speech serves as a personal narrative of his struggle with grief, combining philosophy and motivation to affirm resilience and endurance in the face of mortality. This new translation, enriched by an insightful introduction, revives Cicero's unique voice and thought for contemporary audiences, bridging ancient wisdom with modern understanding of grief.