Lucius Annaeus SenecaVerified

A collection of Seneca's philosophical dialogues on Stoic themes such as providence, virtue and resilience, plus a dialogue on clemency. The first asks why good people suffer, and argues that hardship tests and strengthens virtue instead of punishing it.

A condensed English presentation of Seneca's moral writings on happiness, virtue, benefits, gratitude, anger and clemency. Sir Roger L'Estrange's preface explains his choice to abridge rather than translate directly and stresses the value of gratitude.