Thr intellectual path of a translation: Epictetus Handbook, in the modern greek translation by Dimitrios N. Darvaris (1799) Cover Image

Parcursurile intelectuale ale unei traduceri Manualul lui Epictet in traducerea neogreacă realizate de Dimitrios N. Donaris (1799)
Thr intellectual path of a translation: Epictetus Handbook, in the modern greek translation by Dimitrios N. Darvaris (1799)

Author(s): Andreea Ștefan
Subject(s): History, Cultural history, Modern Age
Published by: MUZEUL NAȚIONAL DE ISTORIE A ROMÂNIEI
Keywords: translation; stoicism, reception studies; Epictetus; Early Modern Central Europe; orthodox community

Summary/Abstract: In this paper I examine the intellectual paths that led Dimitrios N. Darvaris (1757-1823), a Greek language scholar settled in Wien, to the translation from Ancient Greek into Modern Greek of an influential stoic text, the „Handbook” of Epictetus (cca 50 - cca 120 p. Chr.). Aspects as the reception of ancient texts from different traditions and the idea of democratizing the access to classical writings come into focus.

  • Issue Year: 1/2019
  • Issue No: 31
  • Page Range: 55-62
  • Page Count: 7
  • Language: Romanian
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