Minor Dialogues, Together With the Dialogue on Clemency by Lucius Annaeus Seneca

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Author Seneca, Lucius Annaeus, 5? BCE-65
Translator Stewart, Aubrey, 1844-1918
Title Minor Dialogues, Together With the Dialogue on Clemency
Note Reading ease score: 61.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Contents Of providence -- On the firmness of the wise man -- Of anger -- Of consolation, to Marcia -- Of a happy life -- Of leisure -- Of peace of mind -- Of the shortness of life -- Of consolation, to Helvia -- Of consolation, to Polybius -- Of clemency.
Credits Michael Budiansky
Summary "Minor Dialogues, Together With the Dialogue on Clemency" by Lucius Annaeus Seneca is a collection of philosophical essays attributed to Seneca, likely written in the 1st century AD. These dialogues delve into themes central to Stoicism, particularly exploring concepts like providence, virtue, and moral resilience in the face of adversity. The work serves as a reflection on the nature of good and evil, offering insights into the challenges of human existence and the expectations placed upon individuals, especially those of virtuous character. The opening of the text begins with a dialogue between Seneca and Lucilius, sparking a profound discussion on the existence of providence and the apparent misfortunes that befall good people. Seneca seeks to reconcile the struggles of the virtuous with the notion of a guiding divine force, arguing that hardships are not punishments but opportunities for growth and strength. He presents various examples from history, illustrating how true virtue is tested and revealed through adversity, emphasizing that a good individual can never truly suffer an injury if they maintain their integrity and virtue throughout life’s challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature
Subject Political ethics -- Early works to 1800
Subject Education of princes -- Early works to 1800
Subject Mercy -- Early works to 1800
Subject Latin prose literature -- Translations into English
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