The Economist
The Economist, or Oeconomicus, is Xenophon's Socratic dialogue on the management of a household and estate, translated by H. G. Dakyns. Socrates talks with the young landowner Critobulus about what makes wealth useful, and then recalls a conversation with Ischomachus, a model gentleman farmer, who explains how he trained his young wife to run the household, organize stores and direct servants, and how he manages his land. Agriculture is praised as the most honorable occupation for a free man. The dialogue is a rich source for daily life, marriage and attitudes to work in classical Athens, and it was admired by later writers on farming. It is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, with the opening pages free.
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Frequently asked questions about The Economist
The Economist by Xenophon can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read The Economist online?
Yes. The Economist opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
Is The Economist free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of The Economist is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is The Economist in the public domain?
Yes. The Economist by Xenophon is a public-domain work, here in the translation by Henry Graham Dakyns. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read The Economist?
About 2 h 31 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is The Economist?
The Economist by Xenophon is filed under "Essays & Letters" in the Vinteuil library.
