Publisher's Synopsis
The Characters of Theophrastus is a book written by J.M. Edmonds that provides a collection of character sketches and observations on the human condition. Theophrastus was a Greek philosopher who lived in the 4th century BC and was a student of Aristotle. He is known for his work on character types, which Edmonds has translated and compiled in this book. The characters range from the greedy and deceitful to the generous and virtuous, and each one is described in detail with anecdotes and examples. Edmonds also provides commentary on the historical context and significance of Theophrastus' work, making this book a valuable resource for students of philosophy and literature. Overall, The Characters of Theophrastus offers a fascinating glimpse into the human psyche and the timeless nature of human behavior.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.
