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Dialogues And Essays By Lucius Annaeus Seneca (Paperback, 2008)
'No man is crushed by misfortune unless he has first been deceived by prosperity' In these dialogues and essays the Stoic philosopher Seneca outlines his thoughts on how to live in a troubled world Tutor to the young emperor Nero Seneca wrote exercises in practical philosophy that draw upon contemporary Roman life and illuminate the intellectual concerns of the day They also have much to say to the modern reader as Seneca ranges widely across subjects such as the shortness of life tranquillity of mind anger mercy happiness and grief at the loss of a loved one Seneca's accessible aphoristic style makes his writing especially attractive as an introduction to Stoic philosophy and belies its reputation for austerity and dogmatism This edition combines a clear and modern translation with an
introduction to Seneca's life and philosophical interests and helpful notes ABOUT THE SERIES For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features including expert introductions by leading authorities helpful notes to clarify the text up-to-date bibliographies for further study and much more
introduction to Seneca's life and philosophical interests and helpful notes ABOUT THE SERIES For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features including expert introductions by leading authorities helpful notes to clarify the text up-to-date bibliographies for further study and much more
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