
Letters from a Stoic
Epistulae Morales Ad Lucilium
Seneca(Author)
Robin Campbell(Editor)
Penguin Classics (Publisher)
Published on 26. August 2004
Book
Paperback/Softback
352 pages
978-0-14-044210-6 (ISBN)
Description
Illuminating writings by Stoicism's most eloquent advocate, now with a new introduction
'It is philosophy that has the duty of protecting us... without it no one can lead a life free of fear or worry'
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.
'It is philosophy that has the duty of protecting us... without it no one can lead a life free of fear or worry'
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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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Penguin Books Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
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Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 197 mm
Width: 129 mm
Thickness: 16 mm
Weight
256 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-14-044210-6 (9780140442106)
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Persons
Seneca (Author)
Lucius Annaeus Seneca (c.4BC - AD65) was born in Cordoba, Spain, where he was brought up studying the traditional virtues of republican Roman life. He became a teacher of rhetoric but attracted attention for his incisive style of writing.
Liz Gloyn (Introducer)
Liz Gloyn is a Reader in Latin Language and Literature in the Department of Classics at Royal Holloway, University of London, where her research focuses on the intersections between Latin literature, ancient philosophy and gender studies. She is co-director of the Centre for the Reception of Greece and Rome and the author of The Ethics of the Family in Seneca (2017) and Tracking Classical Monsters in Popular Culture (2019).
Lucius Annaeus Seneca (c.4BC - AD65) was born in Cordoba, Spain, where he was brought up studying the traditional virtues of republican Roman life. He became a teacher of rhetoric but attracted attention for his incisive style of writing.
Liz Gloyn (Introducer)
Liz Gloyn is a Reader in Latin Language and Literature in the Department of Classics at Royal Holloway, University of London, where her research focuses on the intersections between Latin literature, ancient philosophy and gender studies. She is co-director of the Centre for the Reception of Greece and Rome and the author of The Ethics of the Family in Seneca (2017) and Tracking Classical Monsters in Popular Culture (2019).
Author
Editor
Introduction
Translation
Content
Letters from a Stoic - Seneca Introduction
Seneca's Life
Seneca and Philosophy
Seneca and Literature: His letters and other writings; his style; his influence and appeal
Note on translation and text
Postscript
Letters
Notes
Bibliography
Appendix: Tactitus' account of Seneca's death
Index of persons and places
Seneca's Life
Seneca and Philosophy
Seneca and Literature: His letters and other writings; his style; his influence and appeal
Note on translation and text
Postscript
Letters
Notes
Bibliography
Appendix: Tactitus' account of Seneca's death
Index of persons and places