On the Shortness of Life

Resumen del libro

Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves - and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives - and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization, and helped make us who we are.

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.

Biografía del autor

x{0026}lt;P x{0026}lt;B Séneca x{0026}lt;/B (4 a.C.-65 d.C.) fue un filósofo, político, orador y escritor romano conocido por sus obras de carácter moral. Hijo del orador Marco Anneo Séneca, fue cuestor, pretor, senador y cónsul sufecto durante los gobiernos de Tiberio, Calígula, Claudio y Nerón, además de tutor y consejero del emperador Nerón. Su papel de tutor durante la infancia de Nerón es representado en la famosa obra de teatro x{0026}lt;I Britannicus de Racinex{0026}lt;/I .x{0026}lt;/P