VERISSIMUS STOIC PHILOSOPHY OF MARCUS AURELIUS GN (C: 0-1-0)(W) Robertson, Donald J. (A) Fraga, ZT NunoST. MARTINS PRESSStockID: 42366 SKU: APR221831In the tradition of Logicomix- a riveting graphic novel on the life and stoic philosophy of Marcus Aurelius. Donald Robert's graphic novel Verissimus reimagines the life and philosophy of the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius. Based closely on historical sources and weaving them into a thrilling historical epic- Verissimus teaches readers a philosophy of life through illustration. It opens with Marcus' death and tells the story of his entire journey: his education- relationships- wars- plague- and civil war -- all leading up to his remarkable death. Verissimus illustrates key Stoic ideas- and focuses on developing love- empathy- and overcoming anger -- all emotions with which Marcus struggled. Robertson highlights several key relationships- and through them tells the story of the famous philosopher's intellectual journey and emotional transformation.This is a PRESALE. Release date stated in title. Books will ship after release date. Release dates subject to change without notice. We do not guarantee release dates set by publishers.This listing uses stock images, images may not have final trade dress. Final art may vary and will have trade dress (logos). Virgin covers will be explicitly stated in the title. If the title does not state that the cover is virgin, it will have logos/trade dress. Industry standard is to provide retailers with images prior to release, these images usually do not contain logos but logos will be on the actual product when it is released.Books will be in Near Mint (NM) 9.4 or better condition.Any CGC offerings will ship in approximately 60 - 90 days after the release date. Signed, special or limited edition items usually have later release dates than the initial release. Title may state the release date of the unsigned/non limited item.No returns or refunds on presale items.