The Characters of Theophrastus (Classic Reprint): A Translation, With Introduction - Couverture souple
Synopsis
Timeless portraits of human nature, brought to life through brisk, vivid character sketches.
This edition presents Theophrastus’s enduring portraits of people who reveal, in brief, vivid strokes, the faults and foibles we still recognize today. From the flatterer to the backbiter, these concise sketches translate a ancient wisdom into accessible English, with an introductory framework that explains why these types matter.
What you’ll experience
- Concise portraits of universal character types, from flattery to avarice to indiscretion.
- A clear introduction explaining the work’s place in Greek thought and its influence on later drama.
- English translation paired with scholarly context for modern readers.
- Connections between ancient types and contemporary behavior you’ll recognize in everyday life.
Ideal for readers of classical literature, character studies, and readers curious about timeless human nature.
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This book was originally published prior to 1923, and represents a reproduction of an important historical work, maintaining the same format as the original work. While some publishers have opted to apply OCR (optical character recognition) technology to the process, we believe this leads to sub-optimal results (frequent typographical errors, strange characters and confusing formatting) and does not adequately preserve the historical character of the original artifact. We believe this work is culturally important in its original archival form. While we strive to adequately clean and digitally enhance the original work, there are occasionally instances where imperfections such as blurred or missing pages, poor pictures or errant marks may have been introduced due to either the quality of the original work or the scanning process itself. Despite these occasional imperfections, we have brought it back into print as part of our ongoing global book preservation commitment, providing customers with access to the best possible historical reprints. We appreciate your understanding of these occasional imperfections, and sincerely hope you enjoy seeing the book in a format as close as possible to that intended by the original publisher.
Présentation de l'éditeur
This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process. Though we have made best efforts - the books may have occasional errors that do not impede the reading experience. We believe this work is culturally important and have elected to bring the book back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. This text refers to the Bibliobazaar edition.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book provides a fascinating glimpse into the human condition as it existed in ancient Greece. The author, a keen observer of his time, presents a series of vivid character sketches that depict the flaws and foibles of various individuals. Each portrait is drawn with such sharp detail that it feels as if the author has captured the essence of these individuals. The book's exploration of character types is particularly interesting because it predates the development of modern novels and character-driven storytelling. Through these sketches, the author reveals a profound understanding of the complexities of human behavior, touching upon themes of social awkwardness, moral failings, and the pursuit of personal gain. Each character is a reflection of a specific human flaw, from the cowardly soldier to the conniving flatterer and the mean-spirited miser. These characters are not simply representations of their time, but rather, timeless archetypes that resonate with readers even today. The book's enduring relevance lies in its insightful portrayal of human nature, offering a timeless reflection on the shortcomings that have plagued humanity for generations. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331834571_0
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