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Author Seneca, Lucius Annaeus, approximately 4 B.C.-65 A.D., author.

Title Hardship and happiness / Seneca ; translations by Elaine Fantham, Harry M. Hine, James Ker, and Gareth D. Williams.

Publication Info. Chicago : University of Chicago Press, 2014.
©2014

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Description 1 online resource (xxix, 318 pages).
text file PDF
Physical Medium polychrome
Series Complete works of Lucius Annaeus Seneca
Seneca, Lucius Annaeus, approximately 4 B.C.-65 A.D. Works. English. 2010.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents Seneca and his world -- Consolation to Marcia -- Consolation to Helvia -- Consolation to Polybius -- On the shortness of life -- On the constancy of the wise person -- On tranquility of mind -- On leisure -- On the happy life -- On providence.
Summary Lucius Annaeus Seneca (4 BCE-65 CE) was a Roman Stoic philosopher, dramatist, statesman, and advisor to the emperor Nero, all during the Silver Age of Latin literature. The Complete Works of Lucius Annaeus Seneca is a fresh and compelling series of new English-language translations of his works in eight accessible volumes. Edited by world-renowned classicists Elizabeth Asmis, Shadi Bartsch, and Martha C. Nussbaum, this engaging collection helps restore Seneca-whose works have been highly praised by modern authors from Desiderius Erasmus to Ralph Waldo Emerson-to his rightful place among the cl.
Local Note eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America
Language In English.
Subject Conduct of life -- Early works to 1800.
Conduct of life.
Chronological Term Early works to 1800
Subject Happiness -- Early works to 1800.
Happiness.
Genre/Form Electronic books.
Early works.
Added Author Fantham, Elaine, editor.
Hine, Harry M., editor.
Ker, James, editor.
Williams, Gareth D., editor.
Added Title Works. Selections. English. 2014 https://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no2013055715
Other Form: Print version: Seneca, Lucius Annaeus. Hardship and Happiness. Chicago : University of Chicago Press, 2014 9780226748320
ISBN 9780226108353 (electronic book)
022610835X (electronic book)
9780226748320 (hardcover ; alkaline paper)
0226748324 (hardcover ; alkaline paper)
Standard No. 10.7208/9780226108353