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Sillographorvm Graecorvm Reliqviae

Sillographorvm Graecorvm Reliqviae

Paperback

Religion General Ancient GreeceGeneral Poetry

ISBN10: 1141676303
ISBN13: 9781141676309
Publisher: Nabu Press
Published: Jan 1 2010
Pages: 222
Weight: 0.70
Height: 0.47 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: Latin

Sillographorum Graecorum Reliquiae presents the surviving fragments of the Silli, satirical poems written by Timon of Phlius in the 3rd century BC. This collection, compiled and edited with meticulous scholarship, offers invaluable insights into Hellenistic philosophy and culture. Timon's Silli, composed in hexameter verse, critiqued various philosophical schools and figures of his time, including the Skeptics, Cynics, and Academics. Though only fragments remain, they reveal Timon's sharp wit and profound engagement with the intellectual debates of his era. This edition preserves these essential texts for scholars and students interested in ancient philosophy, literature, and the history of ideas. A vital resource for understanding the development of skepticism and the broader Hellenistic world.

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