{"product_id":"dialogues-and-letters-by-seneca-9780140446791","title":"Dialogues and Letters","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA major writer and a leading figure in the public life of Rome, Seneca (c. 4 BC - AD 65) ranks among the most eloquent and influential masters of Latin prose. This selection explores his thoughts on philosophy and the trials of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the \u003cem\u003eConsolation to Helvia\u003c\/em\u003e, he strives to offer solace to his mother following his exile in AD 41, while \u003cem\u003eOn the Shortness of Life\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eOn Tranquillity of Mind\u003c\/em\u003e are lucid and compelling explorations of Stoic thought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWitty and self-critical, the letters written to his young friend Lucilius explore Seneca's struggle to acquire philosophical wisdom. A fascinating insight into one of the greatest minds of Ancient Rome, these works inspired writers and thinkers including Montaigne, Rousseau, and Bacon, and continue to intrigue and enlighten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46370626207980,"sku":"9780140446791","price":24.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/27355683482237.jpg?v=1744808199","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/products\/dialogues-and-letters-by-seneca-9780140446791","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}