Why people recommend it
Verissimus by Donald J. Robertson is a graphic novel that explores the life and philosophy of the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius through visual storytelling. Chris Williamson hosted Donald Robertson on the Modern Wisdom podcast on July 9, 2022, in an episode titled The Stoicism Secrets Of Marcus Aurelius - Donald Robertson - #497. During their conversation about Stoic philosophy and historical perspectives, Williamson discussed the unique value of presenting philosophical concepts through a graphic novel format. Robertson explained the creative process behind writing from a different visual perspective to depict what ancient historical events actually looked like. Following the interview, host Chris Williamson directed his listeners to check the show notes to purchase Robertson's graphic novel. The recommendation underscored the utility of alternative mediums in making ancient philosophy accessible, engaging, and visually compelling for modern audiences interested in classical antiquity and practical life wisdom.
Who recommended it
- Chris Williamson Recommended
Chris Williamson — 1 mention
“and then obviously when you write other stuff like right from a different perspective the graphic novel i suddenly had to think what did this look like”