Apocolocyntosis by Lucius Annaeus Seneca
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1687
Seneca, Lucius Annaeus, 5? BCE-65
English
"Apocolocyntosis" by Lucius Annaeus Seneca is a satire likely written shortly after 54 CE. This rare surviving example of Menippean satire viciously mocks the recently deceased Emperor Claudius. The work follows Claudius's journey from death to Mount Olympus, where he seeks deification among the gods, only to face judgment for his notorious crimes....
while exposing the corruption of his reign. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Paul Thomas
3 months agoI rarely write reviews but it creates a vivid world that you simply do not want to leave. Simply brilliant.
Jackson Green
5 months agoAt first glance, the structure allows easy navigation and quick referencing. I couldn't put it down until the very end.
Kimberly Perez
5 months agoThis is one of those books where the balance between theory and practice is exceptionally well done. It was exactly what I needed right now.
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Paul Nguyen
4 months agoFrom a casual reader’s perspective, it serves as a poignant reminder of the human condition. It exceeded all my expectations.