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A Philosopher and a Gentleman: Xenophon's Oeconomicus.
- Source :
- Arion; Fall2016, Vol. 24 Issue 2, p93-100, 8p
- Publication Year :
- 2016
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Abstract
- A literary criticism is presented of the book "Oeconomicus" from Greek philosopher Xenophon is presented. The author highlights the term "gentleman" in Greek classical literature which gives readers discern wealthy men and concept of gentleman among the elites in Greek civilization. The author also highlights a comparison on how the concept of gentleman is depicted to other literary pieces.
- Subjects :
- GENTRY
SOCIAL status
MEN in literature
GREEK literature -- History & criticism
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00955809
- Volume :
- 24
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Supplemental Index
- Journal :
- Arion
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 119937334
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.2307/arion.24.2.0093