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The Characters Of Theophrastus (1824)

The Characters Of Theophrastus (1824)

Theophrastus
Howell, Francis

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PhilosophyComicsLiterary Criticism

ISBN10: 1165116510
ISBN13: 9781165116515
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 344
Weight: 1.01
Height: 0.72 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Characters of Theophrastus is a collection of short character sketches written by the ancient Greek philosopher Theophrastus. First published in 1824, this book presents a series of witty and insightful observations about human nature, covering a wide range of personality types and social behaviors.The sketches are written in a concise and vivid style, with each character being described in detail through their actions, thoughts, and mannerisms. The characters include a variety of archetypes, such as the flatterer, the miser, the coward, the gossip, and the boaster, among others.The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the social and cultural norms of ancient Greece, as well as offering timeless insights into the complexities of human behavior. It is a must-read for anyone interested in philosophy, psychology, or literature, and has been influential in shaping the way we think about character and personality to this day.Translated From The Greek And Illustrated By Physiognomical Sketches, To Which Are Subjoined The Greek Text, With Notes, And Hints On The Individual Varieties Of Human Nature.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.

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