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What did Quintilian say about Xenophon's style?

  • Molded by the Graces

  • Inspired by the Muses

  • Forged by the Gods

  • Crafted by Athena

Answer

Molded by the Graces refers to Quintilian's praise for Xenophon's writing style. Quintilian, a renowned Roman rhetorician, admired Xenophon's ability to craft prose that was both elegant and persuasive. He believed that Xenophon's style exuded a natural grace and charm, as if it had been shaped by the Greek goddesses known as the Graces, who personified beauty, elegance, and creativity.
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