Apocolocyntosis by Lucius Annaeus Seneca

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By Richard Baker Posted on Jan 9, 2026
In Category - Western Fiction
Seneca, Lucius Annaeus, 5? BCE-65 Seneca, Lucius Annaeus, 5? BCE-65
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"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....
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while exposing the corruption of his reign. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Charles Scott
3 months ago

Given the topic, the character development is subtle yet leaves a lasting impact. An impressive piece of work.

Liam Flores
1 month ago

As an avid reader, the technical accuracy of the content is spot on. I’ll be referencing this again soon.

Linda Clark
2 months ago

I found this while browsing online and the formatting of this PDF is flawless and easy to read on any device. A valuable addition to my digital library.

Linda Miller
1 week ago

I found this while browsing online and the arguments are well-supported by credible references. This turned out to be a great decision.

Jackson Young
2 months ago

I decided to give this a chance and the plot twists are genuinely surprising without feeling cheap or forced. Worth every second of your time.

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