A manual of classical wisdom on anger management written by Seneca, one of the greatest representatives of Stoicism.

In his passionate essay On Anger, Seneca, a famous Roman thinker of the first century AD and one of the most prominent figures of Stoicism, argues that anger is the most destructive passion for the human race. His own life is proof of this: he barely managed to preserve it under the reign of the wrathful Emperor Caligula and lost it under the rule of Nero.

This new translation is an accurate selection of the essential wisdom of On Anger. Presented with an insightful introduction, it offers readers a timeless guide to avoiding and managing anger. It vividly illustrates why this emotion is so dangerous and why knowing how to manage it has great benefits for people and society.

Seneca's reflections on anger have never been more relevant than today, when uncivil speech increasingly contaminates public debate. Whether readers are interested in their own personal development or long for a renewal of the political sphere, they will find in Seneca's wisdom a valuable antidote to the ills of an angry age.