Carta 86

On Scipio's Villa

De villa Scipionis

Resumo

Seneca describes Scipio's simple villa and contrasts ancient virtue with modern luxury. He argues for returning to simpler living.

VirtudePrática diáriaMultidões e sociedade

Translated by Richard M. Gummere, 1917

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