Characters Of Theophrastus (1824)

The Characters of Theophrastus is a collection of short essays written by the ancient Greek philosopher Theophrastus, who was a student of Aristotle. The book was originally written in the 4th century BC, but this particular edition was translated into English and published in 1824. The book is structured as a series of character sketches, each one describing a particular type of person or personality trait. Some of the characters include the flatterer, the sycophant, the miser, the boaster, and the coward. Each essay is written in a witty and satirical style, and Theophrastus uses his observations of human behavior to create vivid and memorable portraits of each character.The Characters of Theophrastus is considered a classic work of literature and has been influential in the development of the genre of character writing. It has been praised for its insight into human nature and its ability to capture the quirks and foibles of different personalities. The book is also notable for its influence on later writers, including Shakespeare, who is said to have drawn inspiration from Theophrastus' character sketches in his own plays. Overall, The Characters of Theophrastus is a fascinating and entertaining glimpse into the minds and behaviors of people from another era.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.