Seneca's Moral Epistles
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| Rating | : | 4.27 (612 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0865164878 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 224 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-07-19 |
| Language | : | Latin |
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Language Notes Text: Latin, English
As a representative of stoicism, Seneca is the precursor of Paul's ethical system, vocabulary, and analogies.Also available:Vergil's Aeneid, 10 & 12: Pallas & Turnus - ISBN 0865164282Ovid: Metamorphoses, Book I - ISBN 0865160406 . Living in an era of corruption and tyranny, Seneca came forth as a 'physician of souls,' eager to impart ethical and moral precepts that would enable his fellow men to overcome their we
Seneca's Moral Epistles is an excellent introduction to Seneca's moral and practical philosophy for intermediate and advanced students of Latin. Some of the areas we publish in include: Selections From The Aeneid Latin Grammar & Pronunciation Greek Grammar & Pronunciation Texts Supporting Wheelock's Latin Classical author workbooks: Vergil, Ovid, Horace, Catullus, Cicero Vocabulary Cards For AP Selections: Vergil, Ovid, Catullus, Horace Greek Mythology Greek Lexicon Slovak Culture And History. This edition includes: * Introduction on Seneca's live and work, philosophy, style * Chronologies: historical and of Seneca's extant works * Selected bibliography * Latin text of 40 Senecan letters with facing-page notes * VocabularyFor over 30 years Bolchazy-Carducci Publishers has produced the highest quality Latin and ancient Greek books. Seuss books in Latin to Plato's Apology, Bolchazy-Carducci's titles help readers learn about ancient Rome and Greece; the Latin and ancient Greek languages are alive and well with titles like Cicero's De Amicitia and Kaegi's Greek Grammar. These letters provide a fascinating glimpse into the daily life o
Fantastic! (but not quite perfect) Seneca is a terrific read. Everything about his moral epistles--their style, their topics--evokes the chaotic, whirling, world-out-of-balance picture associated with the Roman Empire in the 1st century A.D. One hears in his voice the tension of a man earnestly trying to be a "healer of souls" while acknowledging that in maddening times, it's hard enough work maintaining the health of one's own. In short, his epistles are good reading for the modern student staring out on a world that seems to. Satisfied with this purchase Chris P. I bought this book as a text for a Latin course. Overall, it is a very good text. The only criticism I have is that the notes on the opposing pages, which elaborate on things and provide some vocabulary, could probably have been a little more comprehensive. Often, less obscure words are provided when there are more obscure words that probably should have been. Also, it would have been beneficial at some points to have elaboration on some of the culturally specific references which were crucia. "Review of Seneca's Moral Epistles" according to A. E. S.. This book is great for those who are well advanced in their Latin studies, however, if you do not have a good grasp of vocabulary I would not recommend it. The commentary is not always helpful and the vocabulary listed on the side is, even though listed in the dictionary, not the greatest because it does not list words that are more difficult to translate. Overall, the book is fine, but not the greatest for those still getting their feet wet in Latin.