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Letters from a Stoic contains Seneca the Younger’s Latin letters to his friend Lucilius, offering practical advice on self‑control, virtuous behavior, and interpersonal conduct. The translation highlights Seneca’s humor, concise aphorisms, and thoughtful reflections on the interplay between Stoic principles and Roman life.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Philosophy/Ethics
Authors: Seneca the Younger
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