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Seneca, Lucius Annaeus
65
Seneca, L. A. (Lucius Annaeus)
Seneca, Annaeus
Annaeus Seneca, Lucius
Manly, John Matthews
1865
1940
Manly, J. M. (John Matthews)
Miller, Frank Justus
1858
1938
07040850
The Tragedies of Seneca
Translated into English Verse, to Which Have Been Appended Comparative Analyses of the Corresponding Greek and Roman Plays, and a Mythological Index
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Senecan_tragedy
The influence of the tragedies of Seneca upon early English drama -- The tragedies of Seneca translated: Oedipus. Phoenissae. Medea. Hercules Furens. Phaedra or Hippolytus. Hercules Oetaeus. Thyestes. Troades. Agamemnon. Octavia, with a review of the Roman historical drama -- Comparative analyses of Seneca's tragedies and the corresponding Greek dramas -- Mythological index.
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"The Tragedies of Seneca" by Lucius Annaeus Seneca is a collection of dramatic works from ancient Rome, likely written during the first century AD. This work consists of several tragedies that explore themes of fate, morality, and the human condition, showcasing rich rhetorical styles and philosophical undertones. The collection often draws from Greek sources, adapting their narratives while embedding Roman cultural and moral sensibilities. The opening of the collection introduces the tragedy of Oedipus, setting the scene before the royal palace in Thebes during a time of plague and mourning. The titular character, Oedipus, grapples with profound despair as he confronts the disastrous fate foretold by the oracle: he fears the possibility of committing parricide and incest. As he seeks to uncover the truth behind the afflictions of his kingdom, the narrative delves into his inner conflict regarding identity, familial relationships, and predestination, establishing a sense of dramatic tension that permeates the unfolding tragedy. This beginning engages readers with Oedipus’s tumultuous emotions, laying the groundwork for a deep exploration of tragic themes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 79.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Mythology, Classical -- Drama
Seneca, Lucius Annaeus, approximately 4 B.C.-65 A.D. -- Translations into English
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Category: Classics of Literature
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