Book : Selected Letters (oxford Worlds Classics) - Seneca

-Titulo Original : Selected Letters (oxford Worlds Classics)

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Oxford University Press

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Senecas letters to his friend Lucilius are powerful moral essays that also yield illuminating insight into Senecas personal life and the truly turbulent times in which he lived. One of the great Stoic philosophers, Seneca here guides Lucilius struggle to achieve wisdom and serenity, uninfluenced by worldly emotions. He advises his friend on how to do without what is superfluous, whether in terms of happiness, riches, reputation, or the emotions. The letters include literary discussions, moral exhortation, exemplary heroes and episodes from Roman history, and a lurid picture of contemporary luxury. And under Neros chaotic reign, the topic of death is never far away. This marvelous new translation by eminent scholar Elaine Fantham offers the largest selection of Senecas letters currently available. Fanthams invaluable introduction discusses Senecas family and political career, his many and varied writings, the nature of the letters as genuine epistles or fiction, their philosophical concerns, and other social and cultural aspects. Short head-notes to each letter summarize its themes and parallels with other letters, opening a window on to Senecas world. About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford Worlds Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxfords commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more. About the Author Elaine Fantham is Giger professor of Latin Emeritus at Princeton University.