The Characters Of Theophrastus (1824) - Hardcover

by Theophrastus (Author), Francis Howell (Translator)

The Characters of Theophrastus is a book written by the ancient Greek philosopher Theophrastus, which was first published in 1824. It is a collection of short character sketches, each describing a particular type of person or personality trait. The sketches are written in a concise and witty style, and cover a wide range of subjects, from the vain and self-important to the miserly and the gullible. The book is considered a classic of ancient Greek literature, and has been widely read and studied for centuries. It provides valuable insights into the social and cultural norms of ancient Greece, and is still relevant today as a study of human behavior and psychology.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.