Theophrasti Characteres
About this book
"This volume collects important examples of Greek literary portraiture.". "The Characters of Theophrastus consists of thirty fictional sketches of men who are each dominated by a single fault, such as arrogance, boorishness, or superstition. Unassuming in style, his character sketches nonetheless bear resemblance to the vivid figures of the period's New Comedy. The Hellenistic poet Herodas wrote mimes, a popular Greek entertainment in which one actor or a small group portrayed a situation from everyday urban life, concentrating on depiction of character rather than on plot. Here too in a new text and translation are substantial portions of the mimes of Sophron, a Syracusan of the 5th century B.C. whose work Plato is said to have enjoyed, as well as a selection of anonymous mime fragments.". "The extant work of Sophron and the anonymous mime fragments are newly added to the Loeb Classical Library in this edition. And Jeffrey Rusten and Ian Cunningham have updated their editions of Theophrastus and Herodas (both first published in 1993) in light of the latest scholarship."--BOOK JACKET.
Reader Profile
3.8/5 · 1 readers · 114 pages · ≈ 2 h 07 m · Demanding
How long does it take to read Theophrasti Characteres?
About ≈ 2 h 07 m — 114 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Theophrasti Characteres?
114 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Theophrasti Characteres?
It sits on the Poetry, Drama shelves.
Is Theophrasti Characteres in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who are the main characters in Theophrasti Characteres?
The main characters include Menander of Athens.
Where does Theophrasti Characteres take place?
It is set in Greece during Early works to 1900.
Who wrote Theophrasti Characteres?
Theophrastus.
Where can I read Theophrasti Characteres online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library