Apocolocyntosis

(Author) Seneca
Format: Paperback
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“I know the same day made me free, which was the last day for him who made the proverb true—One must be born either a Pharaoh or a fool”.Best known as a philosopher and tragedian, in Apocolocyntosis Seneca also produced one of classical literature’s greatest satires. Depicting a posthumous trial in which the recently deceased Emperor Claudius makes the case for his elevation to the company of the gods, this short work brilliantly skewers the pretensions and corruptions of power. Eris Gems make available in the form of beautifully produced saddle-stitched booklets a series of outstanding short works of fiction and non-fiction.

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Publisher:
ERIS
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
None
Language:
en
ISBN:
9781912475421
Publish year:
2023
Publish date:
Aug. 31, 2023

Seneca

Seneca, a Roman philosopher and playwright, is best known for his collection of essays and letters, "Moral Epistles." His writing style is characterized by its clarity, wisdom, and practical advice. Seneca's key contributions to literature include his exploration of Stoic philosophy and his influence on later thinkers such as Montaigne and Descartes.

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