His life ended, quite famously, after Nero had ordered him to commit suicide. He became Nero’s advisor for some time but then retired from political life altogether. He was called back to Rome to tutor future emperor Nero. In 41 A.D., he was exiled from Rome after accusations of adultery and spent eight years on Corsica. He took an early interest in philosophy and became famous for his devotion to Stoicism which permeates his letters. Seneca also took an interest in politics and became a senator. but came to Rome as a young boy to be educated. Seneca the Younger was born in Córdoba, Spain, in 4 B.C. All these different names distinguish him from his father, who was also called Lucius Annaeus Seneca, usually referred to as Seneca the Elder or Seneca Maior. Lucius Annaeus Seneca, or Seneca the Younger, is also known as Seneca Minor or Seneca Philosophus. Suggested reading and watching: All Latin book club postsĬan you read too many books? This is the subject of Seneca’s letter to his dear Lucilius and one that we will read in today’s video. So, we thought we would gather digitally. But sometimes it is difficult to gather together. It is an enjoyment shared throughout the ages. Reading together is a great way to socialize and a great way to learn Latin.
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