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On the Shortness of Life: A New Translation for the Modern Reader by Vincent Rodrigo, Lucius Annaeus Seneca

On the Shortness of Life: A New Translation for the Modern Reader: Audiobook

Part of Timeless Stoic Wisdom

According to The Books Insider's catalog data, the On the Shortness of Life: A New Translation for the Modern Reader audiobook runs 0.7 hours unabridged, narrated by Martin G (about 0.5 hours at 1.5× playback speed).

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Lessons in Philosophystore shelf
2026released
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  • At 0.7 hours, it is shorter than 91% of the 4,248 Lessons in Philosophy audiobooks in our catalog.

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About this listen

On the Shortness of Life: A New Translation for the Modern Reader is an audiobook by Vincent Rodrigo and Lucius Annaeus Seneca: a 0.7-hour unabridged recording, read by Martin G, released March 16, 2026, on the Lessons in Philosophy shelf.

The listen at a glance

Length
0.7 hrs
Narrated by
Martin G
Released
March 16, 2026
Format
Unabridged audiobook
Language
English
Store shelves
Lessons in Philosophy
Series
Timeless Stoic Wisdom
ISBN
9798240121555

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How long is the On the Shortness of Life: A New Translation for the Modern Reader audiobook?

On the Shortness of Life: A New Translation for the Modern Reader runs 0.7 hours unabridged. At 1.5× speed that drops to roughly 0.5 hours.

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Who narrates On the Shortness of Life: A New Translation for the Modern Reader?

On the Shortness of Life: A New Translation for the Modern Reader is narrated by Martin G.