Wormwood Summer: San Amaro Investigations Book 1

As chief advisor to the emperor Nero, Lucius Annaeus Seneca was most influential in ancient Rome as a power behind the throne. His lasting fame derives from his writings on Stoic ideology, in which philosophy is a practical form of self-improvement rather than a matter of argument or wordplay. Seneca's letters to a young friend advise action rather than reflection, addressing the issues that confront every generation: how to achieve a good life; how to avoid corruption and self-indulgence; and how to live without fear of death. Written in an intimate, conversational style, the letters reflect the traditional Stoic focus on living in accordance with nature and accepting the world on its own terms. The philosopher emphasizes the Roman values of courage, self-control, and rationality, yet he remains remarkably modern in his tolerant and cosmopolitan attitude. Rich in epigrammatic wit, Seneca's interpretation of Stoicism constitutes a timeless and inspiring declaration of the dignity of the individual mind. Along With The Meditations Of Marcus Aurelius, Seneca's Letters From A Stoic Is One Of The Major Texts Of Roman Stoic Philosophy. Themes Include The Rational Order Of The Universe, How To Lead A Simple Life, The Effects And Benefits Of Misfortune, And The Necessity Of Facing Mortality-- Lucius Annaeus Seneca ; Translated By Richard Mott Gummere. This Dover Edition, First Published In 2016, Is A Republication Of The Richard Mott Gummere Translation Of Letters From A Stoic: Epistulae Morales Ad Lucilium, Originally Published In Three Volumes, By William Heineman (london), 1917-25 And G. P. Putnam's Sons, New York, In 1918 And Reprinted In 1925. "Along with the Meditations of Marcus Aurelius, Seneca's Letters from a Stoic is one of the major texts of Roman Stoic philosophy. Themes include the rational order of the universe, how to lead a simple life, the effects and benefits of misfortune, and the necessity of facing mortality"-- Provided by publisher