Seneca

Seneca was a Roman Stoic philosopher, writer and adviser to Emperor Nero. His essays and Moral Letters to Lucilius explore how to live well, respond to adversity and manage destructive emotions, making him one of Stoicism’s most influential voices.

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Roman Italy · 64 CE

Letter 83 recounts one particular day of reading, exercise, bathing, a simple meal and rest. It belongs to Seneca’s late-life letters, represented here by 64 CE. The day is undated and its exact location is unknown; every clock placement is illustrative.