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''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.


Selected and translated with an Introduction by Robin Campbell



Table of Contents
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

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      Publisher Penguin Random House Group
      Imprint Penguin Classics
      Published 26 August 2004
      ISBN-13 9780140442106
      978-0140442106
      ISBN-10 0140442103
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      Description

      Book Synopsis

      ''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.


      Selected and translated with an Introduction by Robin Campbell



      Table of Contents
      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

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