Phalaridos Epistolai = Phalaridis Epistolae [Greek, Ancient (To 1453)]

By Lodewijk Caspar Valckenaer

Book Overview

Phalaridos Epistolai = Phalaridis Epistolae is a collection of letters attributed to Phalaris, a tyrant of ancient Akragas (Agrigentum) in Sicily. This edition, published in 1776, presents the text in Ancient Greek. The letters offer insights into the political and social life of the time, though their authenticity has been debated by scholars for centuries. Edited by Johannes Dani l van Lennep and Lodewijk Caspar Valckenaer, this volume stands as a testament to the enduring interest in classical literature and the historical figure of Phalaris.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: Greek, Ancient (To 1453)
• ISBN: 1179964136
• ISBN13: 9781179964133
• Release Date: September 2011
• Publisher: Nabu Press
• Length: 452 Pages
• Weight: 1.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.2"