Classics of Literature

The Economist

by Xenophon

It explores household management and agriculture through conversations between Socrates and two Athenians.

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About this book

"The Economist" by Xenophon is a Socratic dialogue written around 362 BC. It explores household management and agriculture through conversations between Socrates and two Athenians. The work examines what constitutes true wealth, the art of managing property and slaves, and the education of wives. Through the gentleman-farmer Ischomachus, Xenophon presents ideas about gender roles, rural life, and leadership that have sparked debate among scholars—some viewing the text as patriarchal, others seeing proto-feminist elements, and many detecting layers of irony throughout.

Details

Format
EPUB
Language
English
Length
127 pages
Publisher
BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN
9783368309336

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