Seneca: Fifty Letters of a Roman Stoic

by Lucius Annaeus Seneca and Seneca

Book Overview

A selection of Seneca's most significant letters that illuminate his philosophical and personal life.

"There is only one course of action that can make you happy. . . . rejoice in what is yours. What is it that is yours? Yourself; the best part of you."

In the year 62, citing health issues, the Roman philosopher Seneca withdrew from public service and devoted his time to writing. His letters from this period offer a window onto...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 022678293X
• ISBN13: 9780226782935
• Release Date: December 2021
• Publisher: University of Chicago Press
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.5" x 8.4"