by Sénèque · Mille et une nuits · tapa blanda · ISBN 9782910233181
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«De la brièveté de la vie» is Seneca's philosophical essay, published by Mille et une nuits in paperback (63 pages, in French).
In this essay, Seneca reflects on the use of time and the brevity of existence: life is not short by nature, but becomes short when wasted on vain occupations. Against dispersion and distractions, he proposes living in the present, reserving time for oneself, and cultivating virtue with the guidance of philosophy.
Classic work of philosophy, originally written in 49 AD. This 1993 French edition includes the complete text.
A brief and accessible read for those seeking keys from classical philosophy to make the most of time and daily life.
Lucius Annaeus Seneca the Younger, usually known mononymously as Seneca, was a Stoic philosopher of Ancient Rome, a statesman, a dramatist, and in one work, a satirist, from the post-Augustan age of Latin literature.
