Delphi Complete Works of Dio Chrysostom - 'The Discourses' (Illustrated)

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 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 The Delphi Classics Catalogue 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 genres Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to explore our range of Ancient Classics titles or buy the entire series as a Super Set CONTENTS: The Translations DISCOURSES 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 Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles