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Delphi Complete Works of Seneca the Younger (Illustrated)

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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 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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