Wilson, Emily
Seneca: A Life
- ISBN 13:
- 9780718193508
- author:
- Wilson, Emily
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Books Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 272
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.6 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Biography & True Stories, Historical, political & military biographies, History,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Seneca A Life is a biography of the Roman philosopher and statesman Seneca, tracing the events of his life from his early years in Spain to his rise to power under Nero, and his eventual downfall. The book explores the tensions between Seneca's external world of politics and social success, and his Stoic ideals of asceticism and virtue.
Through a detailed analysis of Seneca's life and work, the book examines the relationship between his literary self-fashioning and his personal experiences. This nuanced study sheds light on the complexities of Seneca's life, and the enduring relevance of his philosophical ideas.
Written by Emily Wilson, Seneca A Life offers a compelling and insightful look at one of the most fascinating figures of the ancient world.
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