Author: Seneca, Lucius Annaeus
Synopsis:
In "Apocolocyntosis," Seneca takes a satirical and witty approach to recounting the divine transformation of a notorious Roman emperor. Through a series of humorous and thought-provoking events, the reader is taken on a journey that challenges the perception of power, mortality, and the absurdity of human nature.
Genres: Satire, Comedy, Philosophy
Themes: Power and its corrupting influence, Mortality and the human condition, Satire as a tool for social criticism
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