Xenophon and Arrian on Hunting: with Hounds

by Xenophon, Arrian, A.A. Phillips (Editor, translator)

As hunting generates such fierce debate in Britain today, it seems an appropriate moment to examine the two best classical works on the subject. For both authors hunting was primarily for hares with hounds.

208 pages, Hardcover

First published February 1, 1998

About the author

Xenophon (Ancient Greek Ξενοφῶν, Modern Greek Ξενοφώντας; ca. 431 – 355 BC), son of Gryllus, of the deme Erchia of Athens, was a soldier, mercenary and a contemporary and admirer of Socrates. He is known for his writings on the history of his own times, preserving the sayings of Socrates, and the life of ancient Greece.

Historical and biographical works:
Anabasis (or The Persian Expedition)
Cyropaedia
Hellenica
Agesilaus

Socratic works and dialogues:
Memorabilia
Oeconomicus
Symposium
Apology
Hiero

Short treatises:
On Horsemanship
The Cavalry General
Hunting with Dogs
Ways and Means
Constitution of Sparta

Reviews

[Jenn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Currently reading the book. It shows an interesting difference in taste between the Xenophon (Greek) and Arrian (also called Xenophon) and their different tastes and attitudes toward hunting. It also contains the original text and a translation of same as well as a grid discussing what "breed" of dog each author was discussing and their traits.