On the Shortness of Life by Lucius Annaeus Seneca

On the Shortness of Life

Lucius Annaeus Seneca

38 pages first pub 49 (editions)

nonfiction classics philosophy self help challenging reflective medium-paced
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The Stoic philosopher Seneca offers piercing and profound insights into human nature and a vision of the good life, so that one may say with him "Life is long, if you know how to live it."Seneca (5 BC to AD 65) was born in Cordoba and raised in Ro...

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