Dr. Richard Bentley's Dissertations Upon The Epistles Of Phalaris, Themistocles, Socrates, Euripides, And Upon The Fables Of Aesop (1874)

Challenging long-held beliefs about ancient Greek literature, this collection of essays by Dr. Richard Bentley delves into the authenticity of epistles attributed to Phalaris, Themistocles, and Socrates, as well as the authorship of Aesop's fables. Each of the five sections presents rigorous analysis of language and style, concluding that many works are not genuine or were produced by multiple authors. Bentley's groundbreaking arguments have significantly influenced classical scholarship, making this a pivotal work still relevant in academic discussions today.