From renowned intellectual and historian Michael Ignatieff comes a moving portrait of artists, writers, politicians, emperors, and poets overcoming tragedy and crisis - an ancient tradition of consolation which will resonate with readers in our turbulent times.

From renowned intellectual and historian Michael Ignatieff comes a moving portrait of artists, writers, politicians, emperors, and poets overcoming tragedy and crisis - an ancient tradition of consolation which will resonate with readers in our turbulent times.