2010, ISBN: 9780191572753

´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 tr… Mehr…

´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. ´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 eBook PDF 11.03.2010 eBooks>Fremdsprachige eBooks>Englische eBooks, OUP Oxford, .201<

ISBN: 9780191572753

'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 … Mehr…

'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.; PDF; Biography > Diaries, letters & journals, OUP Oxford<

ISBN: 9780191572753

This is the largest selection of Stoic philosopher and tragedian Seneca's letters currently available.In them Seneca advises his friend Lucilius on how to do without what is superfluous, … Mehr…

This is the largest selection of Stoic philosopher and tragedian Seneca's letters currently available.In them Seneca advises his friend Lucilius on how to do without what is superfluous, whether on the subject of happiness, riches, reputation, or the emotions.We learn too about Seneca's personal and political life in the time of Nero.; PDF; Biography > Diaries, letters & journals, OUP Oxford<

2010, ISBN: 9780191572753

eBooks, eBook Download (PDF), [PU: OUP Oxford], OUP Oxford, 2010

2010, ISBN: 9780191572753

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