Tragedias, 2

In addition to his major contributions to Stoic philosophy, Seneca's work boasts at least one other great milestone in the field of ancient theater, having written the only classical tragedies in Latin that have survived. This volume completes the previous one dedicated to the philosopher-turned-playwright, bringing together the preserved works of the imperial era, which continue to be inspired by Greek literature, with a curious and interesting exception: Octavia, of controversial paternity, but exceptional as it is the only praetexta tragedy to be found. known.