Hardship and Happiness by Lucius Annaeus Seneca (English) Paperback Book

Description: Hardship and Happiness by Lucius Annaeus Seneca, Elaine Fantham, Harry M. Hine, James Ker, Gareth D. Williams Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description This volume collects all the remaining essays by Seneca not already published in the series [Consolato ad Marciam (Hine), Consolato ad Polybium (Hine), Consolato ad Helviam (Williams), De otio (Williams), Brevitate (Williams), De tranquillitate animi (Fantham), De constantia (Ker), De providentia (Ker), De vita beata (Ker)]. In general, these pieces are intended to edify. They range from consolations to essays on how to achieve happiness or tranquility in the face of a difficult world. Many are quite popular in undergraduate philosophy courses. Fanthams translation is the jewel in the crown." Publisher Description Lucius Annaeus Seneca (4 BCE–65 CE) was a Roman Stoic philosopher, dramatist, statesman, and advisor to the emperor Nero, all during the Silver Age of Latin literature. The Complete Works of Lucius Annaeus Seneca is a fresh and compelling series of new English-language translations of his works in eight accessible volumes. Edited by Elizabeth Asmis, Shadi Bartsch, and Martha C. Nussbaum, this engaging collection helps restore Seneca—whose works have been highly praised by modern authors from Desiderius Erasmus to Ralph Waldo Emerson—to his rightful place among the classical writers most widely studied in the humanities.Hardship and Happiness collects a range of essays intended to instruct, from consolations—works that offer comfort to someone who has suffered a personal loss—to pieces on how to achieve happiness or tranquility in the face of a difficult world. Expertly translated, the essays will be read and used by undergraduate philosophy students and experienced scholars alike. Author Biography Elaine Fanthamwas the Giger Professor of Latin at Princeton University from 1986 to 1999. She has written many books and commentaries on Latin literature, including Seneca s"Troades."Harry M. Hineis professor emeritus in the School of Classics at the University of St Andrews in Scotland and the translator of Seneca s"Natural Questions," also in the series.James Keris associate professor of classical studies at the University of Pennsylvania and the editor of"A Seneca Reader: Selections from Prose and Tragedy."Gareth D. Williamsis the Violin Family Professor of Classics at Columbia University and the author of many books, including"The Cosmic Viewpoint: A Study of Seneca s Natural Questions." " Details ISBN 0226748332 ISBN-13 9780226748337 Title Hardship and Happiness Author Lucius Annaeus Seneca, Elaine Fantham, Harry M. Hine, James Ker, Gareth D. Williams Format Paperback Year 2016 Pages 348 Publisher The University of Chicago Press GE_Item_ID:129562874; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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