Delphi Complete Works of Dio Chrysostom - 'The Discourses' (Illustrated)
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 genresPlease visit www.delphiclassics.com to explore our range of Ancient Classics titles or buy the entire series as a Super SetCONTENTS:The TranslationsDISCOURSESENCOMIUM ON HAIRFRAGMENTSThe Greek TextsLIST OF GREEK TEXTSThe Dual TextTHE DUAL GREEK AND ENGLISH TEXTThe BiographyINTRODUCTION TO DIO CHRYSOSTOM by J. W. CohoonPlease visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles
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The Translations
DISCOURSES
1 KINGSHIP
2 KINGSHIP
3 KINGSHIP
4 KINGSHIP
5 A LIBYAN MYTH
6 DIOGENES, OR ON TYRANNY
7 EUBOEAN DISCOURSE
8 ON VIRTUE
9 ISTHMIAN DISCOURSE
10 DIOGENES OR ON SERVANTS
11 MAINTAINING THAT TROY WAS NOT CAPTURED
12 ON MAN’S FIRST CONCEPTION OF GOD
13 IN ATHENS, ABOUT HIS BANISHMENT
14 ON SLAVERY AND FREEDOM I
15 ON SLAVERY AND FREEDOM II
16 ON PAIN AND DISTRESS OF SPIRIT
17 ON COVETOUSNESS
18 ON TRAINING FOR PUBLIC SPEAKING
19 FONDNESS FOR LISTENING TO MUSIC, THE DRAMA, AND ORATORY
20 ON RETIREMENT
21 ON BEAUTY
22 CONCERNING PEACE AND WAR
23 THAT THE WISE MAN IS FORTUNATE AND HAPPY
24 ON HAPPINESS
25 GUIDING (OR GUARDIAN) SPIRIT
26 ON DELIBERATION
27 WHAT TAKES PLACE AT A SYMPOSIUM
28 MELANCOMAS II
29 MELANCOMAS I
30 CHARIDEMUS
31 RHODIAN ORATION
32 PEOPLE OF ALEXANDRIA
33 FIRST TARSIC
34 TARSIC
35 DELIVERED IN CELAENAE IN PHRYGIA
36 ORYSTHENITIC, DIO DELIVERED IN HIS NATIVE LAND
37 CORINTHIAN ORATION
38 NICOMEDIANS ON CONCORD WITH THE NICAEANS
39 CONCORD IN NICAEA UPON THE CESSATION OF CIVIL STRIFE
40 DELIVERED IN HIS NATIVE CITY ON CONCORD WITH THE APAMEIANS
41 APAMEIANS ON CONCORD
42 AN ADDRESS IN HIS NATIVE CITY
43 A POLITICAL ADDRESS IN HIS NATIVE CITY
44 AN ADDRESS OF FRIENDSHIP FOR HIS NATIVE LAND ON ITS PROPOSING HONOURS FOR HIM
45 IN DEFENCE OF HIS RELATIONS WITH HIS NATIVE CITY
46 DELIVERED IN HIS NATIVE CITY PRIOR TO HIS PHILOSOPHICAL CAREER
47 A SPEECH IN THE PUBLIC ASSEMBLY AT PRUSA
48 A POLITICAL ADDRESS IN ASSEMBLY
49 REFUSAL OF THE OFFICE OF ARCHON DELIVERED BEFORE THE COUNCIL
50 REGARDING HIS PAST RECORD, SPOKEN BEFORE THE COUNCIL
51 IN REPLY TO DIODORUS
52 THE BOW OF PHILOCTETES AESCHYLUS, SOPHOCLES, EURIPIDES
53 ON HOMER
54 ON SOCRATES
55 ON HOMER AND SOCRATES
56 AGAMEMNON OR ON KINGSHIP
57 NESTOR
58 ACHILLES
59 PHILOCTETES
60 NESSUS OR DEÏANEIRA
CHRYSEÏS
62 ON KINGSHIP AND TYRANNY
63 ON FORTUNE (I)
64 ON FORTUNE (II)
65 ON FORTUNE (III)
66 ON REPUTATION
67 ON POPULAR OPINION
68 ON OPINION
69 ON VIRTUE
70 ON PHILOSOPHY
71 ON THE PHILOSOPHER
72 ON PERSONAL APPEARANCE
73 ON TRUST
74 ON DISTRUST
75 ON LAW
76 ON CUSTOM
77 ON ENVY
79 ON WEALTH
80 ON FREEDOM
ENCOMIUM ON HAIR
FRAGMENTS
The Greek Texts
LIST OF GREEK TEXTS
The Dual Text
THE DUAL GREEK AND ENGLISH TEXT
The Biography
INTRODUCTION TO DIO CHRYSOSTOM by J. W. Cohoon
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