Lucius Annaeus Seneca Stoicism Collection: Moral Letters to Lucilius, On Benefits, On Anger, On the Shortness of Life, On a Happy Life, On Leisure, On

Lucius Annaeus Seneca Stoicism Collection: Moral Letters to Lucilius, On Benefits, On Anger, On the Shortness of Life, On a Happy Life, On Leisure, On - Hardcover

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Lucius Annaeus Seneca Stoicism Collection: Moral Letters to Lucilius, On Benefits, On Anger, On the Shortness of Life, On a Happy Life, On Leisure, On
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Lucius Annaeus Seneca Stoicism Collection: Moral Letters to Lucilius, On Benefits, On Anger, On the Shortness of Life, On a Happy Life, On Leisure, On - Hardcover

Lucius Annaeus Seneca Stoicism Collection: Moral Letters to Lucilius, On Benefits, On Anger, On the Shortness of Life, On a Happy Life, On Leisure, On - Hardcover

by Lucius Annaeus Seneca
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by Lucius Annaeus Seneca (Author), Richard Mott Gummere (Translator), Aubrey Stewart (Translator)

Lucius Annaeus Seneca, usually known as Seneca, was a Roman Stoic philosopher, statesman, and dramatist of the Silver Age of Latin literature. He was tutor and later advisor to emperor Nero, who later forced him to commit suicide for alleged complicity in the Pisonian conspiracy to have him assassinated.


As a writer, Seneca is known for his philosophical works, and for his plays, which are all tragedies. His prose works include 12 essays and 124 letters dealing with moral issues. These writings constitute one of the most important bodies of primary material for ancient Stoicism.


This collection of stoic essays by Lucius Annaeus Seneca, is perfect for any student of philosophy or those inclined toward the ideas of stoicism. This collection contains Seneca's 10 most famous essays including On Benefits, On Anger, On the Shortness of Life, On a Happy Life, On Leisure, On Peace of Mind, On Providence, On the Firmness of the Wise Person, On Clemency, and On Consolation.

Number of Pages: 770
Dimensions: 1.81 x 9 x 6 IN
Publication Date: October 29, 2023
ISBN9789355227713
Author Lucius Annaeus Seneca
PublisherClassy Publishing
GenrePhilosophy and Education
FormatHardcover
PublishedOctober 2023
LanguageENG- English
Pages770
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceAdults
Print SizeStandard Print

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Miriam Griffin is emeritus fellow in ancient history at Somerville College, Oxford. She is the author of Seneca: A Philosopher in Politics and Seneca on Society: a Guide to "De Beneficiis", among other books. Brad Inwood is professor of philosophy and classics at Yale University. He is the author of Reading Seneca: Stoic Philosophy at Rome, among other books.

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