Defense of Nero in the Style of Seneca and Genre of Biography

Abstract

Numerous scholars have taken the popular stance against Roman emperor Nero’s actions. In the style of fictional narrative, this article argues for the defense of Nero against the widely held opinion. The article is written under the guise of Seneca, his tutor and advisor (and later murder victim). It is written in the genre of biography and in the format of a letter addressed to Cassius Dio.