Publisher's Synopsis
The Tragedies of Seneca is a collection of ten plays written by the Roman philosopher and playwright, Lucius Annaeus Seneca. The plays are based on Greek myths and tragedies, and explore themes of power, revenge, fate, and morality.The collection includes well-known plays such as Medea, Phaedra, and Oedipus, as well as lesser-known works such as Octavia and Hercules Furens. Each play is written in verse and follows the traditional structure of Greek tragedy.Seneca's plays were highly influential in the Renaissance and continue to be studied and performed today. They are known for their powerful language, vivid imagery, and exploration of the human condition. The Tragedies of Seneca is a must-read for anyone interested in classical literature, drama, or philosophy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
