Letters from a Stoic: Epistulae Morales Ad Lucilium (Penguin Classics)

Illuminating writings by Stoicism’s most eloquent advocate, now with a new introduction

‘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.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Penguin Classics
Publication date ‏ : ‎ 26 Aug. 2004
Edition ‏ : ‎ Reprint
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 352 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0140442103
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0140442106
Item weight ‏ : ‎ 193 g
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 1.47 x 12.95 x 19.81 cm
Part of series ‏ : ‎ A Penguin Classics Hardcover
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