Athenian soldier, historian, and student of Socrates whose writings preserve an intimate portrait of the philosopher alongside works on horsemanship, hunting, and political economy. His Memorabilia offers recollections of Socrates's conversations and character.
Read by Emerson (see Emerson's Library), Thoreau (see Thoreau's Reading & Library) & Alcott (see Alcott's Library)
2 titles in the Cabinet
The banquet of Xenophon. : Done from the Greek, with an introductory essay to Lady Jean Douglass, concerning the doctrine, and death of Socrates. By James Welwood
The Dial's edition: London, 1710
An 18th-century English translation of Xenophon's Symposium by Dr. Welwood.
Read by Emerson (see Emerson's Library) & Alcott (see Alcott's Library)
Full title: Xenophon's Memoirs of Socrates : with the defence of Socrates before his judges
The Dial's edition: 1788
Xenophon's Memorabilia: a character-driven portrait of Socrates in conversation, emphasizing ethical practice, piety, friendship, and the everyday application of philosophical instruction.
Read by Emerson (see Emerson's Library) & Alcott (see Alcott's Library)
