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Characteres
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PhilosophyLetters & EssaysAncient Greece
ISBN13: 9781023692595
Publisher: Hutson Street Press
Published: May 22 2025
Pages: 122
Weight: 0.40
Height: 0.26 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: Greek, Ancient (to 1453)
Characteres, by Theophrastus, offers a fascinating glimpse into the social and moral landscape of ancient Greece. Written in classical Greek, this collection of thirty character sketches vividly portrays distinct personality types, from the boorish and the arrogant to the witty and the urbane. Each character is defined by a set of readily identifiable traits and behaviors, providing a humorous yet insightful commentary on human nature.
This edition, carefully edited by Henry Edward Foss, makes Theophrastus's work accessible to scholars and students alike. The enduring appeal of Characteres lies in its timeless observations about human behavior, which continue to resonate with readers today, offering valuable perspectives on ethics, society, and the complexities of the human condition. A key text for understanding ancient Greek thought and social dynamics.
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