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1 print : line engraving and etching ; image 16.3 x 22.8 cm

A man suffering from dropsy dictating his will while a physician takes his pulse, he is surrounded by his wife and friends. Engraving.

Loeb classical library.

The Loeb classical library. Latin authors

De senectute, De amicitia, De divinatione / Cicero ; with an English translation by William Armistead Falconer.

1 drawing : pen and brown ink ; sheet 20.1 x 20.1 cm

Alexander the Great demonstrates his trust in his physician Philip by drinking a medicinal draught prepared by him even after receiving a letter alleging that Philip is trying to poison him. Drawing by or after E. Le Sueur, 16--.

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A moral essay upon friendship. Written in Italian by Cardinal Bona, Author of the Guide to Eternity. And translated into English from the thirteenth edition.

1 painting : watercolour painting ; image 6.9 x 5.7 cm

The Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth. Watercolour painting.

What is the nature of friendship, and what is its significance in our lives? How has friendship changed since the ancient Greeks began to analyze it, and how has modern technology altered its very definition? In this fascinating exploration of friendship through the ages, one of the most thought-provoking philosophers of our time tracks historical ideas of friendship, gathers a diversity of friendship stories from the annals of myth and literature, and provides unexpected insights into our friends, ourselves, and the role of friendships in an ethical life. A. C. Grayling roves the rich traditions of friendship in literature, culture, art and philosophy, bringing into his discussion familiar pairs as well as unfamiliar - Achilles and Patroclus, David and Jonathan, Coleridge and Wordsworth, Huck Finn and Jim. Grayling lays out major philosophical interpretations of friendship, then offers his own take, drawing on personal experiences and an acute awareness of vast cultural shifts that have occurred.

Vices and virtues

Friendship / A.C. Grayling.

"Two judicious men, of eminent talents, who notwithstanding the extreme difference of their features, are united by the ties of the most tender friendship" (Lavater, p. 204). Lines mark the proportions and correspondances between the two profiles, whose friendship is explained by their harmony

Two human profiles in outline, joined by lines; showing their mutual appropriateness for friendship. Drawing, c. 1789.

The dialectics of friendship / edited by Roy Porter and Sylvana Tomaselli.

"Ever since he came out as autistic, people have been contacting Joe to share their stories and ask questions. The most common question by far: How do I find a romantic partner? This zine gives some hard-won tips on topics like figuring out what you want out of a relationship, making friends, having good boundaries with your friends, the difference between flirting and harassment, how to have a fun date and get to know someone when eye contact and prolonged conversation aren't your strengths, how to express your needs and make sure you're hearing your partner when they express theirs, and how to maintain a healthy, happy long term relationship. Lots of life-saving info is packed into these pages! If you're on the spectrum, this is for you."--From publisher.

46 pages : black and white illustrations ; 22 cm

How to human with autism : friendships, dating, & relationships / Joe Biel & Faith Harper.

On the right, Philip reading the allegations, and on the left the author of them, the general Parmenio. In the background are tents with soldiers and horses.

1 print : mezzotint ; platemark 44.4 x 52.9 cm

Alexander the Great demonstrating his trust in his physician Philip of Acarnania by drinking a medicinal draught prepared by him despite allegations that it was a poison. Mezzotint by V. Green, 1772, after B. West, the elder.

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A man suffering from dropsy dictating his will while a physician takes his pulse, he is surrounded by his wife and friends. Engraving.

De senectute, De amicitia, De divinatione / Cicero ; with an English translation by William Armistead Falconer.

Alexander the Great demonstrates his trust in his physician Philip by drinking a medicinal draught prepared by him even after receiving a letter alleging that Philip is trying to poison him. Drawing by or after E. Le Sueur, 16--.

A moral essay upon friendship. Written in Italian by Cardinal Bona, Author of the Guide to Eternity. And translated into English from the thirteenth edition.

The Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth. Watercolour painting.

Friendship / A.C. Grayling.

Two human profiles in outline, joined by lines; showing their mutual appropriateness for friendship. Drawing, c. 1789.

The dialectics of friendship / edited by Roy Porter and Sylvana Tomaselli.

How to human with autism : friendships, dating, & relationships / Joe Biel & Faith Harper.

Alexander the Great demonstrating his trust in his physician Philip of Acarnania by drinking a medicinal draught prepared by him despite allegations that it was a poison. Mezzotint by V. Green, 1772, after B. West, the elder.

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A man suffering from dropsy dictating his will while a physician takes his pulse, he is surrounded by his wife and friends. Engraving.

De senectute, De amicitia, De divinatione / Cicero ; with an English translation by William Armistead Falconer.

Alexander the Great demonstrates his trust in his physician Philip by drinking a medicinal draught prepared by him even after receiving a letter alleging that Philip is trying to poison him. Drawing by or after E. Le Sueur, 16--.

A moral essay upon friendship. Written in Italian by Cardinal Bona, Author of the Guide to Eternity. And translated into English from the thirteenth edition.

The Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth. Watercolour painting.

Friendship / A.C. Grayling.

Two human profiles in outline, joined by lines; showing their mutual appropriateness for friendship. Drawing, c. 1789.

The dialectics of friendship / edited by Roy Porter and Sylvana Tomaselli.

How to human with autism : friendships, dating, & relationships / Joe Biel & Faith Harper.

Alexander the Great demonstrating his trust in his physician Philip of Acarnania by drinking a medicinal draught prepared by him despite allegations that it was a poison. Mezzotint by V. Green, 1772, after B. West, the elder.

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