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Dialogues and Letters (Penguin Classics) Book

A selection of dialogues and letters from one of the most influential masters of Latin prose. This text includes 'Consolation to Helvia' written to Seneca's mother to soothe the pain of separation, and the dialogues of 'On the Shortness of Life', and 'On Tranquility of Mind'.Read More

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  • Foyles

    A major writer and a leading figure in the public life of Rome, Seneca (c. 4BC-AD 65) ranks among the most eloquent and influential masters of Latin prose. This selection explores his thoughts on philosophy and the trials of life. In the Consolation to Helvia he strives to offer solace to his mother, following his exile in AD 41, while On the Shortness of Life and On Tranquillity of Mind are lucid and compelling explorations of Stoic thought. Witty and self-critical, the Letters - written to his young friend Lucilius - explore Seneca's struggle to acquire philosophical wisdom. A fascinating insight into one of the greatest minds of Ancient Rome, these works inspired writers and thinkers including Montaigne, Rousseau, and Bacon, and continue to intrigue and enlighten.

  • Blackwell

    Accused of conspiring against the emperor Nero, Seneca was commanded to commit suicide, which he did in characteristic Stoic manner. Included in this volume are his dialogues ON THE SHORTNESS OF LIFE and ON TRANQUILITY OF MIND; also extracts from...

  • Penguin

    Included in this volume are the dialogues On the Shortness of Life and On Tranquility of Mind, which are eloquent classic statements of Stoic ideals of fortitude and self-reliance.

  • Pickabook

    Lucius Annaeus Seneca, C.D.N. Costa (Editor), C.D.N. Costa (Trans)

  • 0140446796
  • 9780140446791
  • Seneca
  • 24 February 2005
  • Penguin Classics
  • Paperback (Book)
  • 160
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