Seneca
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c. 4 BC–AD 65
Roman Stoic philosopher, playwright and statesman who advised the emperor Nero. His letters and short essays on time, anger and calm give practical advice in a warm, direct voice, and they are among the most widely read works of ancient philosophy today.
Works
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On the Shortness of Life
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Reading Seneca in English: quick answers
- Who was Seneca?
- Seneca (c. 4 BC–AD 65): Roman Stoic philosopher, playwright and statesman who advised the emperor Nero. His letters and short essays on time, anger and calm give practical advice in a warm, direct voice, and they are among the most widely read works of ancient philosophy today.
- What can I read by Seneca on SeoJae Story?
- On the Shortness of Life, in 3 parts, based on the public-domain English translation.
- Is Seneca hard to read in English?
- The sentences and vocabulary are simplified to about CEFR B2, but the arguments, key terms and famous lines are kept. Each part ends with a plain “In plain words” explainer, and you can tap any word for its meaning.
- Is there a Korean translation?
- Yes. Every sentence has a Korean translation, and the full translation can be opened under the text, along with audio narration, vocabulary and a comprehension check.