Why I am a Stoic - Couverture souple

Seneca

 
9780241746899: Why I am a Stoic
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 0241746892 ISBN 13 : 9780241746899
Editeur : Penguin Classics, 2025

Synopsis

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Plagued by ill-health, violently sick at sea, irritated by renovation costs: Seneca is never less than sympathetically human. In these letters written 2000 years ago, the ancient philosopher speaks to the reader today with lucidity and warmth. Whether advising on how to live a good life, spend time alone or free oneself from fears of death, Seneca is the wise and compassionate friend we all need now.

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À propos de l'auteur

Lucius Annaeus Seneca (c.4BC - AD65) was born in Cordoba, Spain, where he was brought up studying the traditional virtues of republican Roman life. He became a teacher of rhetoric but attracted attention for his incisive style of writing.

À propos de la quatrième de couverture

Plagued by ill-health, violently sick at sea, irritated by renovation costs: Seneca is never less than sympathetically human. In these letters written 2000 years ago, the ancient philosopher speaks to the reader today with lucidity and warmth. Whether advising on how to live a good life, spend time alone or free oneself from fears of death, Seneca is the wise and compassionate friend we all need now.

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Éditeur
Penguin Classics
Date d'édition
2025
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0241746892
ISBN 13 
9780241746899
Reliure
Broché
Numéro d'édition
1
Nombre de pages
128
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