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On the shortness of life : the stoic classic

Seneca, Lucius Annaeus, approximately 4 B.C.-65 A.D.2024
Book
The Stoic writings of the philosopher Seneca offer powerful insights into the art of living, the importance of reason and morality, and continue to provide profound guidance to many through their eloquence, lucidity and timeless wisdom.
Main title:
On the shortness of life : the stoic classic / Seneca with an introduction by Tom Butler-Bowdon.
Imprint:
Hoboken, New Jersey : Capstone, a Wiley brand, 2024.©2024
Collation:
xxviii, 147 pages ; 21 cm.
Notes:
"First published in Dialogues and Letters in Penguin Classics 1997"--Title page verso.Translated from the Latin.
Contents:
On the shortness of lifeConsolation to HelviaOn tranquility of mind.
ISBN:
9781907312540 (hbk)9781907312540 (hardback)
Dewey class:
188
Language:
EnglishLatin
BRN:
811701
LocationCollectionCall numberStatus/Desc
City Library-SocietySOCIETY 188 SENEOn loan - Due: 30 Jun 2026
North Melbourne Library-SocietySOCIETY 188 SENEAvailable
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