Author Description

Lucius Annaeus Seneca (Seneca the Younger, l. 4 BCE - 65 CE) was a Roman author, playwright, orator, and most importantly a tutor and advisor to the Roman emperor Nero. Seeks to provide a more just evaluation of the contributions of classical antiquity to the stage of 16th Century England and France, especially in presenting the social and political background of Seneca's plays. See photo for Table of Contents.