Dionysius of Halicarnassus belongs to the literary record as a writer whose work outlasted the moment that produced it.
The record lists Dionysius of Halicarnassus as 1st-century BC Greek historian and teacher.
Dionysius of Halicarnassus was born at Halicarnassus in -59.
Writing then was copied by hand and survived by luck; what reaches us is a fraction of what existed.
He worked as historian, writer and orator.
The writing is recorded in Ancient Greek.
Among his best-known works are Roman Antiquities, Opuscula rhetorica and Art of rhetoric. Literature is judged by re-reading, which is a slower and harsher test than acclaim.
Dionysius of Halicarnassus died in -6, aged 53. The books remain, which is the only durable form a writing life takes.
Achievements
- Notable work: Roman Antiquities
- Notable work: Opuscula rhetorica
- Notable work: Art of rhetoric
- Notable work: O Tukididovom stilu
