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Agathon

Writer Classical Athens

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Agathon is a writer from Classical Athens, best known for The manuscript of 1814.

Quick Facts About Agathon

Nationality
Classical Athens
Profession
Writer
Notable works
The manuscript of 1814

About Agathon

Agathon was an Athenian tragic poet whose works have been lost. He is best known for his appearance in Plato's Symposium, which describes the banquet given to celebrate his obtaining a prize for his first tragedy at the Lenaia in 416. He is also a prominent character in Aristophanes' comedy the Thesmophoriazusae.

Biography source: Wikipedia

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