Xenophon

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Xenophon's Symposium, With Notes

Beschreibung

Xenophon's Symposium is a classic work of ancient Greek literature that explores the theme of love and friendship. The book is a collection of speeches delivered by different characters at a symposium, or drinking party, held in honor of the poet Agathon. Each speech presents a unique perspective on love and its many forms, including physical attraction, spiritual connection, and intellectual admiration.Xenophon's Symposium is a valuable resource for scholars of ancient Greek literature and philosophy, as well as anyone interested in the history of love and romance. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it easy for readers of all levels to understand and appreciate. Additionally, this edition includes extensive notes by Xenophon, providing additional context and insight into the text. Overall, Xenophon's Symposium is a timeless work that continues to inspire and inform readers today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Autor

Xenophon was a Greek historian, soldier, and philosopher born in Athens around 430 BC. He was a student of Socrates and fought as a mercenary in various conflicts throughout his life. In 401 BC, Xenophon joined the expedition of Cyrus the Younger, a Persian prince who sought to overthrow his brother, the king of Persia. After Cyrus was killed in battle, Xenophon led a group of Greek soldiers known as the Ten Thousand on a dangerous retreat across enemy territory, an event he later wrote about in his famous work, the "Anabasis". Xenophon also wrote several other works, including the "Hellenica", which covers the events in Greece from 411 BC to 362 BC, and the "Cyropaedia", a fictionalized biography of Cyrus the Great. In addition to his military and historical pursuits, Xenophon was also interested in philosophy and wrote several works on ethics, including "Memorabilia", a collection of Socratic dialogues. He believed in the importance of piety, obedience to the law, and the virtues of the Greek city-state system. Xenophon spent his later years in the Greek city of Corinth, where he continued to write and engage in philosophical discussions. He died around 354 BC at an advanced age.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 100
• Erscheinungstermin: 25. Juni 2007
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 6mm
• Gewicht: 159g
• ISBN-13: 9780548307137
• ISBN-10: 054830713X
• Artikelnr.: 23010285