The Cambridge Companion to Seneca (Cambridge Companions to Literature)

The Cambridge Companion to Seneca is a comprehensive guide that provides an in-depth analysis of the complete works of this influential Roman statesman, philosopher, and playwright.

This book offers a thorough examination of Seneca's corpus, highlighting his impact on Western thought and his legacy in literature, art, religion, and politics.

With special emphasis on the aspects of his writings that have challenged interpretation, this companion provides a comprehensive overview that will benefit students and scholars in various fields.

The authors place Seneca in the context of the ancient world and trace his impressive legacy from Neronian Rome to the early modern period.

This book is highly recommended for upper-division undergraduates through faculty, providing a remarkable achievement that offers useful syntheses and suggestive interpretations of the many aspects of this dazzling corpus.