Letters from a Stoic

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Lucius Annaeus Seneca (4BC-AD 65) is one of the most eminent Roman philosophers. Instrumental in guiding the Roman Empire under Emperor Nero, Seneca influenced him from a young age with his Stoic principles. Later in life, Seneca wrote Epistulae Morales ad Lucilium, or Letters from a Stoic, detailing these principles in full, sharing the many traditional themes of Stoic philosophy, such as the contempt of death, the value of friendship and virtue as the supreme good.

Using Gummere's translation from the early twentieth century, this selection of Seneca's letters shows his belief in the ethical ideas of Stoicism and continues to provide practical, personal counsel for readers seeking guidance in the turbulent twenty-first century.

Author: Lucius Annaeus Seneca
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: William Collins
Published: 04/18/2023
Series: Collins Classics
Pages: 256
Weight: 0.45lbs
Size: 7.40h x 5.20w x 1.20d
ISBN: 9780008590147