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Selected Letters
Af: Seneca
Engelsk Paperback
Selected Letters
Af: Seneca
Engelsk Paperback

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''You ask what is the proper measure of wealth? The best measure is to have what is necessary, and next best, to have enough. Keep well!''The letters written by the Stoic philosopher and tragedian Seneca to his friend Lucilius are in effect moral essays, whose purpose is to reinforce Lucilius'' struggle to achieve wisdom and serenity, uninfluenced by worldly emotions. Seneca advises his friend on how to do without what is superfluous, whether on the subject of happiness, riches, reputation, or the emotions. The letters include literary critical discussions, moral exhortation, exemplary heroes and episodes from Roman history, and a lurid picture of contemporary luxury. We learn about Seneca''s household and estates and about life in the time of Nero; the topic of death is never far away.This readable new translation is the largest selection of Seneca''s letters currently available. Accompanied by an invaluable introduction and notes, it opens a window on to Seneca''s world. 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.
Product detaljer
Sprog:
Engelsk
Sider:
368
ISBN-13:
9780199533213
Indbinding:
Paperback
Udgave:
ISBN-10:
0199533210
Kategori:
Udg. Dato:
11 mar 2010
Længde:
18mm
Bredde:
129mm
Højde:
195mm
Forlag:
Oxford University Press
Oplagsdato:
11 mar 2010
Forfatter(e):
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