Thucydides Mythistoricus (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781163201350)

Thucydides Mythistoricus is a book written by Francis MacDonald Cornford that delves into the historical and mythological aspects of Thucydides' work. Thucydides was a Greek historian who chronicled the Peloponnesian War between Athens and Sparta in the 5th century BC. Cornford argues that Thucydides' work is not just a straightforward historical account, but also contains elements of myth and legend. He explores the ways in which Thucydides uses mythological motifs and themes to shape his narrative and convey his message. Cornford also looks at how Thucydides' work has been interpreted over time and how his ideas have influenced later historians and thinkers. Thucydides Mythistoricus offers a unique perspective on one of the most important works of ancient Greek history and sheds new light on the relationship between history and myth.1907. In this essay Cornford strives to emphasize the essentially artistic aspect of Thucydides' work. Contents: Part I. Thucydides Historicus: The Causes of the War; Athenian Parties Before the War; The Megarian Decrees; The Western Policy; Thucydides' Conception of History. Part II. The Luck of Pylos; The Most Violent of the Citizens; Mythistoria and the Drama; Peitho; The Mellan Dialogue; The Lion's Whelp; Eros Tryannus; The Tragic Passions; and The Cause of War.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: Francis MacDonald Cornford
ISBN-10: 1163201359
ISBN-13: 9781163201350
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 270
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.25lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d