A few days in Athens by Frances Wright

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Author Wright, Frances, 1795-1852
Title A few days in Athens
being the translation of a Greek manuscript discovered in Herculaneum
Original Publication United States: J. P. Mendum,1850.
Credits Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary "A Few Days in Athens" by Frances Wright is a philosophical dialogue written in the early 19th century. The narrative unfolds in ancient Athens and revolves around a young character named Theon, who grapples with his beliefs as he is introduced to the philosophies of Epicurus, contrasting them with the Stoic teachings of Zeno. The text explores themes of virtue, pleasure, and the role of philosophy in pursuing a life of happiness and morality. At the start of the work, Theon, filled with indignation against the perceived blasphemies of a philosopher named Timocrates, encounters a sage figure who later reveals himself as Epicurus. Their dialogue delves into the nature of virtue and the misconceptions surrounding Epicurus's teachings. Theon is drawn to Epicurus, who espouses a view that aligns virtue with pleasure, challenging Theon's previously held Stoic perspectives. This exchange sets the stage for a deeper inquiry into the principles of happiness and virtue, as well as the conflicts that arise from differing philosophical doctrines. The opening establishes a rich intellectual environment, highlighting the youthful protagonist's journey of understanding in a time where philosophical beliefs are fervently debated. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Biographical fiction
Subject Philosophers -- Fiction
Subject Athens (Greece) -- Fiction
Subject Epicurus, 341 B.C.-270 B.C. -- Fiction
Subject Greece -- History -- To 146 B.C. -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 69466
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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