Looking for Theophrastus.

"Looking for Theophrastus: Travels in Search of a Lost Philosopher" by Laura Beatty is a non-academic work that aims to connect the past with the present by exploring the life and works of Theophrastus, a student and successor of Aristotle. The book delves into Theophrastus's contributions to botany and his famous work, "Characters," which depicts various types of people. Beatty imagines the events in Theophrastus's life and provides rich contextualizations, including his time in Assos and courtly life with Philip of Macedon. While the book's prose may be overwhelming at times, it offers valuable insights for both literary enthusiasts and scholars. [Extracted from the article]