Letters from a Stoic epistulae morales ad lucilium

By:

Seneca, Lucius

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: London Penguin 2004Description: 416p. ; 22 cmISBN:

9780140442106

Subject(s):

Diaries, Letters & Journals; Conduct of life; Ethics; Ethics -- Early works to 1800; Conduct of life -- Early works to 1800; Morale pratique -- Ouvrages avant 1800; Stoa; Electronic books; Early works

DDC classification:

188 SEN

Summary: For several years of his turbulent life, in which he was dogged by ill health, exile and danger, Seneca was the guiding hand of the Roman Empire. This selection of Seneca's letters shows him upholding the ideals of Stoicism - the wisdom of the self-possessed person immune to life's setbacks - while valuing friendship and courage, and criticizing the harsh treatment of slaves and the cruelties in the gladiatorial arena. The humanity and wit revealed in Seneca's interpretation of Stoicism is a moving and inspiring declaration of the dignity of the individual mind.

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Includes Bibliographic refences and Index

For several years of his turbulent life, in which he was dogged by ill health, exile and danger, Seneca was the guiding hand of the Roman Empire. This selection of Seneca's letters shows him upholding the ideals of Stoicism - the wisdom of the self-possessed person immune to life's setbacks - while valuing friendship and courage, and criticizing the harsh treatment of slaves and the cruelties in the gladiatorial arena. The humanity and wit revealed in Seneca's interpretation of Stoicism is a moving and inspiring declaration of the dignity of the individual mind.

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