Seneca and the divine: Stoic tradition and personal developments

Setaioli, Aldo

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“…Contra this trend of magnifying the issue of selfhood in Seneca, Inwood (2005) 322-52 argues that there is little by way of philosophical innovation in Seneca's talk of the self, but that it leaves an impression upon readers because it is a striking literary artefact. Between these two poles, I am inclined to agree with Setaioli (2007) 335, that Seneca's style, and especially his reflexive language, 'imparts distinctive nuances to his thought, which are precious in order to understand Seneca's . .…”

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Seneca's Characters

Bexley

2022

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Seneca's Characters addresses one of the most enduring and least theorised elements of literature: fictional character and its relationship to actual, human selfhood. Where does the boundary between character and person lie? While the characters we encounter in texts are obviously not 'real' people, they still possess person-like qualities that stimulate our attention and engagement. How is this relationship formulated in contexts of theatrical performance, where characters are set in motion by actual people, actual bodies and voices? This book addresses such questions by focusing on issues of coherence, imitation, appearance and autonomous action. It argues for the plays' sophisticated treatment of character, their acknowledgement of its purely fictional ontology alongside deep – and often dark – appreciation of its quasi-human qualities. Seneca's Characters offers a fresh perspective on the playwright's powerful tragic aesthetics that will stimulate scholars and students alike.

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“…Setaioli (2007) 365-6.39 Setaioli(2007) 367. 4.1 Freedom 281 https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/4FA37CFEB0A2B13D3343A74D9F58039D Core terms of use, available at https://www.cambridge.org/core/terms.…”

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