This collection of essays represents the most comprehensive study to date on the anthology copiled by Strobaeus (5th c. AD). It covers topics such as excerpting as a cultural practice, issues pertaining to the ms. tradition, Strobaeus' use of his sources, his evidence on specific figures (Heraclitus, Theognis, Plato, the Cynics, Aristo of Chios and Eudorus of Alexandria) as well as thematic treatments.

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