This book is a concise yet exhaustive analysis of Xenophon's Cynegeticus, a treatise on hunting in the Greek literary tradition. The treatise, once attributed to the Athenian historian Xenophon, has long been the subject of scholarly debate regarding its authorship, date, and literary merit. The author of this book delves deeply into these controversies, drawing on linguistic, stylistic, and historical evidence to illuminate the genesis of this unique work. The book examines the Cynegeticus as a literary artifact, situating it within the broader context of Greek hunting literature and the philosophical milieu of the era. This comprehensive analysis of the text sheds light on the treatise's pervasive theme of education, which is explored through the lens of hunting and mentorship. It also delves into the book's influence on later literature, including its impact on the development of the hunting manual as a genre. This scholarly work offers a valuable contribution to our understanding of Greek literature and culture. It presents a compelling examination of the Cynegeticus, providing fresh insights into its authorship, themes, and historical significance. Whether you're a scholar of ancient Greek literature, a lover of hunting, or simply a curious reader seeking to delve into the complexities of this fascinating work, this book is an indispensable resource.
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Excerpt from The Cynegeticus: Dissertation Submitted to the Board of University Studies of the Johns Hopkins University in Conformity With the Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy
Seymour 2 for instance regards, with a few minor omissions, as the work of Xenophon I 18 - II 8, VI 7 - 16, VI 23-vii 4, VII 6 and 7, VII 9 - IX 7, IX 11, 12, 17, 18, X 1 - 3, 19 - 23, XII 1 - 17. He thus gets rid of certain touches of naturalistic humour, over interpretation of observation or quaint traditions of hunters' lore, and their formulary concomitants of curious syntax, all of which he regards as late, but which may be equally well supported as survivals of antiquity or anticipations of later idiom. One must remember that the sphere of the book, the sphere of venery, has ever been a curious mixture of low relief and high rhetoric, of antiquated terms and neological colloquialism.
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