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This is Volume 2 of the collected works of Philostratus, as edited by Carl Ludwig Kayser and Carl Ludwig Appolonius. Written in ancient Greek, the collection offers invaluable insights into the literary and philosophical landscape of the classical world. Philostratus, a prominent figure of the Second Sophistic, showcases his mastery of rhetoric and his profound understanding of ancient thought. This volume provides scholars and enthusiasts alike with a critical edition, meticulously prepared to preserve the authenticity and nuance of the original text. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.