Complete Works of Seneca the Younger (Delphi Classics)

The leading Stoic philosopher of the Silver Age of Latin literature, as well as tutor to the infamous Nero, Seneca was also an accomplished dramatist, whose ground-breaking tragedies changed the course of theatre writing. The Ancient Classics series provides eReaders with the wisdom of the Classical [...]
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The leading Stoic philosopher of the Silver Age of Latin literature, as well as tutor to the infamous Nero, Seneca was also an accomplished dramatist, whose ground-breaking tragedies changed the course of theatre writing. The Ancient Classics series provides eReaders with the wisdom of the Classical world, with both English translations and the original Latin texts. For the first time in publishing history, readers can enjoy the complete works of Seneca the Younger in a single volume, with beautiful illustrations, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1)* Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Seneca's life and works* Features the complete extant works of Seneca, in both English translation and the original Latin* Concise introductions to the essays and other works* Includes translations previously appearing in Loeb Classical Library editions of Seneca's works* Excellent formatting of the texts* Includes section numbers - ideal for students* Easily locate the sections, epistles or works you want to read with individual contents tables* Includes Seneca's rare body of essays NATURAL QUESTIONS, first time in digital print* Features a bonus biography - discover Seneca's ancient world* Scholarly ordering of texts into chronological order and literary genresPlease visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titlesCONTENTS:The TragediesTHE MADNESS OF HERCULESTHE TROJAN WOMENTHE PHOENICIAN WOMENPHAEDRATHYESTESHERCULES ON OETAAGAMEMNONOEDIPUSMEDEAOCTAVIAThe EpistlesTO MARCIA, ON CONSOLATIONTO MY MOTHER HELVIA, ON CONSOLATIONTO POLYBIUS, ON CONSOLATIONTHE MORAL EPISTLESThe EssaysON ANGERON THE SHORTNESS OF LIFETHE PUMPKINIFICATION OF THE DIVINE CLAUDIUSON THE FIRMNESS OF THE WISE PERSONON CLEMENCYON THE HAPPY LIFEON LEISURENATURAL QUESTIONSON BENEFITSON TRANQUILLITY OF MINDON PROVIDENCEThe Latin TextsLIST OF LATIN TEXTSThe BiographyINTRODUCTION TO SENECA by John W. BasorePlease visit www.delphiclassics.com to explore our range of Ancient Classics titles or buy the entire series as a Super Set