Why it endured
James Romm's biography of Seneca — philosopher, playwright, and advisor to the emperor Nero. A gripping account of how Stoic philosophy was tested by proximity to absolute power and the threat of death.
What they're saying
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Ryan HolidayAuthor & Stoic philosopher
“I would add one other little book, Seneca book. I love 'Dying Every Day by James Romm. [...] I found this to be a fascinating biography about the intersection of philosophy and practice of which Seneca was not perfect.”