Memorabilia
About this book
The Memorabilia Xenophon - An essential text for understanding Socrates, Xenophon's Memorabilia is the compelling tribute of an affectionate student to his teacher, providing a rare firsthand account of Socrates' life and philosophy. The Memorabilia is invaluable both as a work of philosophy in its own right and as a complement to the study of Plato's dialogues. The longest of Xenophon's four Socratic works, it is particularly revealing about the differences between Socrates and his philosophical predecessors. Far more obviously than Plato in the dialogues, Xenophon calls attention in the Memorabilia to his own relationship with Socrates. A colorful and fully engaged writer, Xenophon aims above all to convince his readers of the greatness of Socrates' thought and the disgracefulness of his conviction on a capital charge. In thirty-nine chapters, Xenophon presents Socrates as an ordinary person and as a great benefactor to those associated with him.
Reader Profile
4.0/5 · 3054 readers · 236 pages · ≈ 4 h 22 m · Demanding
How long does it take to read Memorabilia?
About ≈ 4 h 22 m — 236 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Memorabilia?
236 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Memorabilia?
It sits on the Philosophy, Biography & Memoir shelves.
Is Memorabilia in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who are the main characters in Memorabilia?
The main characters include Socrates, Xenophon.
Where does Memorabilia take place?
It is set in Athens during 399 BCE.
Who wrote Memorabilia?
Xenophon.
Where can I read Memorabilia online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library. Open Library