Epitaphios (1887) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781436836999)

Epitaphios is a book written by the ancient Greek orator Lysias, which was first delivered as a speech in Athens in 388 BC. The speech is a eulogy for those who died in the war against Sparta, and it is considered to be one of the greatest speeches of its kind in ancient Greek literature. The book is divided into two sections, the first of which is a general tribute to those who died in the war, while the second is a specific tribute to one of the soldiers who died in battle. The language used in the book is highly poetic and emotional, and it is considered to be a masterpiece of ancient Greek rhetoric. The book is an important historical document that provides insight into the culture and values of ancient Athens, and it continues to be studied and admired by scholars and students of classical literature today.Part One, Introduction And Text. Part Two, Notes.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.

Author: Lysias
ISBN-10: 1436836999
ISBN-13: 9781436836999
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/29/2008
Pages: 92
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.30lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.19d