Lives of the Ancient Philosophers by François Fénelon 1651 - 1715.
François Fénelon (frahn-swa feynuh-lawn) became a priest in 1675, Archbishop of Paris in 1679, was spiritual advisor to Madame Guyon, and was appointed tutor to Louis, Duke of Burgundy (1682-1712) by Louis XIV in 1689. He wrote Dialogues of the Dead, and Lives of the Ancient Philosophers as well as The Adventures of Telemachus expressly for his instruction. Fenelon wrote against the Jansenists and in favor of the Jesuits. He's also known for his Treatise on the Education of Girls (1687). These short essays on philosophers go from Thales 624 BC to Zeno 150 BC. This English translation was made in 1825. (Wikipedia)
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Hi Craig,
I would be happy to MC this for you if you don't mind me MCing another one of yours.
Let me know.
Amy
In the mind, or consciousness of the Earth this flower first lay latent as a dream. Perhaps, in her consciousness, it nested as that which in us corresponds to a little thought.--A.Blackwood
In the mind, or consciousness of the Earth this flower first lay latent as a dream. Perhaps, in her consciousness, it nested as that which in us corresponds to a little thought.--A.Blackwood
I am going to move you to Readers Wanted.
Cheers!
Amy
In the mind, or consciousness of the Earth this flower first lay latent as a dream. Perhaps, in her consciousness, it nested as that which in us corresponds to a little thought.--A.Blackwood
Hi Craig,
It looks like you are off and running. A proof listen come along soon, I bet.
Amy
In the mind, or consciousness of the Earth this flower first lay latent as a dream. Perhaps, in her consciousness, it nested as that which in us corresponds to a little thought.--A.Blackwood
my name is timclark and i would like to claim both of these sections to read.
1 Life of Fenelon Part 1 Pages 1-15 Open
2 Life of Fenelon Part 2 Pages 16-30 Open
my name is timclark and i would like to claim both of these sections to read.
1 Life of Fenelon Part 1 Pages 1-15 Open
2 Life of Fenelon Part 2 Pages 16-30 Open
Hi Tim, welcome to Librivox. Sections 1-2 are yours.