Complete Works of Seneca the Younger

by Seneca

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 genres

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CONTENTS:

The Tragedies
THE MADNESS OF HERCULES
THE TROJAN WOMEN
THE PHOENICIAN WOMEN
PHAEDRA
THYESTES
HERCULES ON OETA
AGAMEMNON
OEDIPUS
MEDEA
OCTAVIA

The Epistles
TO MARCIA, ON CONSOLATION
TO MY MOTHER HELVIA, ON CONSOLATION
TO POLYBIUS, ON CONSOLATION
THE MORAL EPISTLES

The Essays
ON ANGER
ON THE SHORTNESS OF LIFE
THE PUMPKINIFICATION OF THE DIVINE CLAUDIUS
ON THE FIRMNESS OF THE WISE PERSON
ON CLEMENCY
ON THE HAPPY LIFE
ON LEISURE
NATURAL QUESTIONS
ON BENEFITS
ON TRANQUILLITY OF MIND
ON PROVIDENCE

The Latin Texts
LIST OF LATIN TEXTS

The Biography
INTRODUCTION TO SENECA by John W. Basore

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Genres: Philosophy, History, Ebooks, Nonfiction, Essays, Ancient History

3911 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 64

About the author

Lucius Annaeus Seneca (often known simply as Seneca or Seneca the Younger); ca. 4 BC – 65 AD) was a Roman Stoic philosopher, statesman, and dramatist of the Silver Age of Latin literature. He was tutor and later advisor to emperor Nero, who later forced him to commit suicide for alleged complicity in the Pisonian conspiracy to have him assassinated.

Reviews

[Lou Robertella · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another complete works from Delphi

I did not read it all, but referenced many sections regarding specific topics or Philosophical concepts. It is worth having for reference.

[Gianfranco Nerdi · Rating 3 out of 5]

Tutti i dialoghi\trattati raccolti in questo volume che vengono prima delle Questioni Naturali (che ho valutato con 2 stelle) valgono in media 3 stelle su 5, Sui Benefici forse 4. Darei 3,5 stelle su 5 alle Lettere a Lucilio, forse un po' meno, mentre le Tragedie non sono particolarmente ben curate (sono completamente prive di note), ma la traduzione è decente e OK, però spesso ho avuto difficoltà a capire di cosa diavolo parlassero (e lo stesso "rimprovero" lo muovo anche alle Questioni Naturali - il linguaggio era talmente vago a tratti che spesso non si riusciva a capire cosa stessi leggendo) per via della loro prolissità, ma probabilmente si tratta di un limite mio. 2,5 stelle comunque. A chiudere il volume ci sono due scritti di appena 6-7 pagine ciascuno, l'Apokolokynthosis e citazioni di un trattato perduto sul matrimonio, sui quali non mi esprimo perché davvero troppo brevi, ma del primo davvero non sono riuscito a cogliere l'umorismo, mi dispiace.
Nel complesso il mio giudizio di Seneca è che si tratta di un autore a mio modestissimo parere sopravvalutato, buono quasi solamente a fornire materiale per le versioni di latino (ok, sto esagerando ma solo uno scritto come ho detto va oltre la mediocrità). Darei 3.5 stelle a questo volume se non fosse per il fatto che su Goodreads tale grado di valutazione non è contemplato, e perché nel frattempo il suo prezzo è salito a ben 75 euro, cifra davvero spropositata; non so cosa pensano di fare alla Bompiani ma con questi prezzi non credo che ne venderanno tanti. Solitamente, non mi piace valutare male un prodotto perché costa molto o troppo (dopotutto, una Ferrari non fa schifo solo perché non te la puoi permettere, perché secondo questa logica dovremmo valutare positivamente le fotocamere compatte che costano 100-150 euro e che personalmente lascerei perdere), ma questo è uno di quei casi in cui secondo me andava specificato.

[Steven Cooke · Rating 4 out of 5]

“On the Happy Life” Like some others, I acquired this collection primarily to peruse the sections of his Stoic philosophy. The other works are also of interest, but I have read some earlier, and they are not necessarily of better fictional quality than modern tales simply due to their age.
However, I highly recommend everyone to read at least the essay “On a Happy Life” as perhaps one of the clearest secular descriptions of the dangers inherent in the attitudes and lifestyles endemic today. There is a good reason that many modern adages are derived from ancient philosophers. We may have similar insights as well, but they were the first to record these ideas.
The unfortunate observation of history is that despite millennia of access to these teachings, we are in no better condition (and possibly worse!) than the societies in which this philosopher was living. I believe that there is also a spiritual component and authority in human existence, but regardless, this essay in twenty-eight short sections should be a common touchstone for people of any worldview to compare with their own ambitions and actions.

[Massimo Penazzi · Rating 5 out of 5]

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