"I know the same day made me free, which was the last day for him who made the proverb true—One must be born either a Pharaoh or a fool." Best known as a philosopher and tragedian, in Apocolocyntosis Seneca also produced one of classical literature's greatest satires. Depicting a posthumous trial in which the recently deceased Emperor Claudius makes the case for his elevation to the company of the gods, this short work brilliantly skewers the pretensions and corruptions of power.Eris Gems make available in the form of beautifully produced saddle-stitched booklets a series of outstanding short works of fiction and non-fiction.
| ISBN: | 9781912475421 |
| Publication date: | 30th September 2023 |
| Author: | Seneca the Younger |
| Publisher: | ERIS |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 32 pages |
| Series: | ERIS Gems |
| Genres: |
Ancient, classical and medieval texts |
Depicting a posthumous trial in which the recently deceased Emperor Claudius makes the case for his elevation to the company of the gods, this short work brilliantly skewers the pretensions and corruptions of power.Eris Gems make available in the form of beautifully produced saddle-stitched booklets a series of outstanding short works of fiction and non-fiction.
Apocolocyntosis features in the following genres: Ancient, classical and medieval texts
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Apocolocyntosis was written by Seneca the Younger and published by ERIS
Apocolocyntosis has 32 pages
Yes it is part of ERIS Gems series
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