9780332434643 - flavii philostrati opera, vol. 1 (classic reprint) di philostratus, flavius (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book is a biography of Apollonius of Tyana, a first-century CE philosopher and miracle worker, who gained fame and respect during his lifetime and was later deified by some. It contains the first volume of Philostratus' Life of Apollonius, which tells the story of Apollonius' travels from his native Tyana to India, and provides accounts of his numerous encounters and miracles. The work provides insights into ancient Greek and Roman thought, religion, and society in the first century of the common era. Philostratus' work is part of a genre of literature that aims to inspire its readers by portraying the life of an exceptional individual who lived in accordance with certain ethical ideals. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…