name: Xenophon
genres: Classics, Classical Literature, History
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about: 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