Delphi Complete Works of Aristoxenus (Illustrated)

Delphi Complete Works of Aristoxenus (Illustrated)
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Publisher : Delphi Classics
Total Pages : 310
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ISBN-10 : 9781801700115
ISBN-13 : 1801700117
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Download or read book Delphi Complete Works of Aristoxenus (Illustrated) written by Aristoxenus of Tarentum and published by Delphi Classics. This book was released on 2021-05-26 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fourth century BC Greek Peripatetic philosopher, Aristoxenus was the pupil of Aristotle and is now regarded as the first authority of musical theory in the classical world. Although he wrote almost 500 works, only Aristoxenus’ landmark treatise on music, ‘Elements of Harmony’, survives in a significant state. It is of invaluable worth, providing the chief source of knowledge on ancient Greek music. Delphi’s Ancient Classics series provides eReaders with the wisdom of the Classical world, with both English translations and the original Greek texts. This comprehensive eBook presents Aristoxenus’ complete extant works, with illustrations, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1) * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Aristoxenus and his times * Features the complete extant works, in both English translation and the original Greek * Concise introduction to ‘Elements of Harmony’ * Henry Stewart Macran’s 1902 translation, digitised here for the first time * Excellent formatting of the texts * Easily locate the sections you want to read with individual contents tables * Includes rare Greek fragments of Aristoxenus’ works * Features Macran’s seminal study of the development of ancient Greek music, with numerous illustrations— first time in digital print Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to explore our range of Ancient Classics titles or buy the entire series as a Super Set CONTENTS: The Translation The Elements of Harmony The Greek Texts The Elements of Harmony Fragments The Biography Introduction to Aristoxenus (1902) by Henry S. Macran Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles


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