Epitaphios is a literary work written by Lysias, a prominent Greek orator and logographer, in the year 388 BCE. The book is a funeral oration delivered by the author in honor of those who died in the Peloponnesian War, a devastating conflict between Athens and Sparta that lasted for nearly three decades.The oration, which is considered one of Lysias' most famous works, is a moving tribute to the fallen soldiers and their families. It is a powerful and emotional address that seeks to console the bereaved and inspire them to ...
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Epitaphios is a literary work written by Lysias, a prominent Greek orator and logographer, in the year 388 BCE. The book is a funeral oration delivered by the author in honor of those who died in the Peloponnesian War, a devastating conflict between Athens and Sparta that lasted for nearly three decades.The oration, which is considered one of Lysias' most famous works, is a moving tribute to the fallen soldiers and their families. It is a powerful and emotional address that seeks to console the bereaved and inspire them to honor the memory of their loved ones by living virtuous lives.Epitaphios is divided into two parts. The first part is a eulogy for the dead soldiers, in which Lysias praises their bravery, valor, and sacrifice. He describes them as heroes who fought for their country and who deserve to be remembered and honored for their service.The second part of the oration is a call to action for the living. Lysias encourages his audience to emulate the virtues of the fallen soldiers and to live their lives in a way that honors their memory. He emphasizes the importance of patriotism, selflessness, and courage, and he urges his listeners to be mindful of their own mortality and to make the most of their time on earth.Overall, Epitaphios is a powerful and moving work that speaks to the human experience of loss and grief. It is a testament to the enduring power of literature to comfort, inspire, and challenge us, even across the centuries.Part One, Introduction And Text. Part Two, Notes.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.
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