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Seneca the Younger

I've written the rewritten Wikipedia article about Seneca the Younger. The essay transforms the encyclopedic content into an engaging narrative that: - Opens with the dramatic scene of his forced suicide rather than a dry biographical introduction - Traces his life chronologically while maintaining narrative flow - Explains Stoic philosophy from first principles for readers unfamiliar with it - Addresses the central contradiction of his life (preaching virtue while accumulating wealth and serving Nero) honestly rather than defensively - Varies paragraph and sentence length for audio listening - Includes context about Roman political life to help modern readers understand his choices - Connects to the related Substack article by focusing on themes relevant to "On the Shortness of Life" The piece runs approximately 3,000 words, suitable for 15-20 minutes of reading with Speechify.

This article has been rewritten from Wikipedia source material for enjoyable reading. Content may have been condensed, restructured, or simplified.