Delphi Complete Works of Dio Chrysostom - 'The Discourses' (Illustrated) [eKönyv: epub, mobi]

Dio Chrysostom was a philosopher and historian of the first century, whose extant works confirm his prominent influence in reviving Greek literature in the Roman Empire, marking the beginning of the Second Sophistic movement. Dio was committed to defending the ethical values of the Greek cultural tradition, as reflected by his sober and elegant style. Delphi's Ancient Classics series provides eReaders with the wisdom of the Classical world, with both English translations and the original Greek texts. This comprehensive eBook presents Dio's complete extant works, with illustrations, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1) * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Dio's life and works* Features the complete extant text of Dio's 'Discourses', in both English translation and the original Greek* Concise introduction to the 'Discourses'* Includes J. W. Cohoon's translation previously appearing in the Loeb Classical Library edition of Dio* Excellent formatting of the texts* Easily locate the discourses you want to read with individual contents tables* Includes Dio's rare fragments, first time in digital print* Provides a special dual English and Greek text, allowing readers to compare the sections paragraph by paragraph - ideal for students* Features a bonus biography - discover Dio's ancient world* Scholarly ordering of texts into chronological order and literary genres Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to explore our range of Ancient Classics titles or buy the entire series as a Super Set CONTENTS: The TranslationsDISCOURSESENCOMIUM ON HAIRFRAGMENTS The Greek TextsLIST OF GREEK TEXTS The Dual TextTHE DUAL GREEK AND ENGLISH TEXT The BiographyINTRODUCTION TO DIO CHRYSOSTOM by J. W. Cohoon Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles