The essay takes into account all the ancient judgments about the Greek fragmentary historian Xanthus of Lydia, and compares them to the modern "communis opinio" about the poor historical value of his work. The comparison shows that this opinion is grounded on the nature of the scanty fragments preserved (which reflect the tastes of Hellenistic and Roman sources) more than on the positive judgment of ancient authors who could still read the whole of his Lydiaka.
Giudizi antichi e (s)valutazioni moderne a proposito di Xanto di Lidia
GAZZANO, FRANCESCA
2009-01-01
Abstract
The essay takes into account all the ancient judgments about the Greek fragmentary historian Xanthus of Lydia, and compares them to the modern "communis opinio" about the poor historical value of his work. The comparison shows that this opinion is grounded on the nature of the scanty fragments preserved (which reflect the tastes of Hellenistic and Roman sources) more than on the positive judgment of ancient authors who could still read the whole of his Lydiaka.
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