Complete Works of Diogenes Laertius (Illustrated)

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By Diogenes Laertius

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Delphi Ancient Classics

Author

Diogenes Laertius

Publisher

Delphi Classics

Release

11 August 2015

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Philosophy Nonfiction

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Diogenes Laertius' compendium on the lives and doctrines of Greek and Italian philosophers ranges over three centuries, from Thales to Epicurus, carefully compiled from hundreds of sources and enriched with numerous quotations. This comprehensive eBook presents Diogenes' complete extant works, with beautiful illustrations, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1)

  • Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Diogenes' life and works

  • Features the complete extant works of Diogenes, in both English translation and the original Greek

  • Concise introductions to the poetry and other works

  • Includes Hicks' celebrated translation, previously appearing in the Loeb Classical Library edition

  • Excellent formatting of the texts

  • Easily locate the sections you want to read with individual contents tables

  • Provides a special dual English and Greek text, allowing readers to compare the sections paragraph by paragraph – ideal for students

  • Features a bonus Testimonia section – discover Diogenes' ancient world

  • Scholarly ordering of texts into chronological order and literary genresPlease note: some Kindle software programs cannot display Greek characters correctly; however the characters do display correctly on Kindle devices.Please visit delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titlesCONTENTS:The Translation

    LIVES OF THE EMINENT PHILOSOPHERSThe Greek Text

    CONTENTS OF THE GREEK TEXTThe Dual Text

    DUAL GREEK AND ENGLISH TEXTThe Testimonia

    TESTIMONIAPlease visit delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles

    • Format

    ebook

    Series

    Delphi Ancient Classics

    Author

    Diogenes Laertius

    Publisher

    Delphi Classics

    Release

    11 August 2015

    Share

    Subjects

    Philosophy Nonfiction
    Complete Works of Diogenes Laertius (Illustrated)