The Cambridge Companion to Seneca - Brossura

Bartsch, Shadi

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ISBN 10: 1107694213 ISBN 13: 9781107694217

Casa editrice: Cambridge University Press, 2015

Riassunto

The Roman statesman, philosopher and playwright Lucius Annaeus Seneca dramatically influenced the progression of Western thought. His works have had an unparalleled impact on the development of ethical theory, shaping a code of behavior for dealing with tyranny in his own age that endures today. This Companion thoroughly examines the complete Senecan corpus, with special emphasis on the aspects of his writings that have challenged interpretation. The authors place Seneca in the context of the ancient world and trace his impressive legacy in literature, art, religion, and politics from Neronian Rome to the early modern period. Through critical discussion of the recent proliferation of Senecan studies, this volume compellingly illustrates how the perception of Seneca and his particular type of Stoicism has evolved over time. It provides a comprehensive overview that will benefit students and scholars in classics, comparative literature, history, philosophy and political theory, as well as general readers.

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Recensione:

'... [a] wonderful volume ... Highly recommended. Upper-division undergraduates through faculty.' A. M. Busch, Choice

'The Cambridge Companion to Seneca is a remarkable achievement, which has much to offer to advanced students and confirmed scholars looking for useful syntheses and suggestive, in-depth interpretations of the many aspects of this dazzling corpus.' François Prost, Bryn Mawr Classical Review

Descrizione del libro:

A comprehensive, up-to-date overview of Senecan studies, this Companion thoroughly examines the complete works of the Roman statesman, philosopher and playwright, emphasizing the aspects of his writings that challenge interpretation. The authors place Seneca in historical context and trace his impressive legacy in literature, art, religion and politics into the early modern period.

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• Editore: Cambridge University Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1107694213
• ISBN 13: 9781107694217
• Rilegatura: Paperback
• Numero di pagine: 378