Theophrastus Fragmenta varia
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Theophrastus

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Miscellaneous fragments surviving from Theophrastus' lost works. These passages, preserved by later authors, give glimpses of his wide-ranging investigations across physics, metaphysics, ethics, and natural science.

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  • 1
    Book 1

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~30 words
  • 2
    Book 2

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~20 words
  • 3
    Book 3

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~50 words
  • 4
    Book 4

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~110 words
  • 5
    Book 5

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~60 words
  • 6
    Book 6

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~120 words
  • 7
    Book 7

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~80 words
  • 8
    Book 8

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~110 words
  • 9
    Book 9

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~70 words
  • 10
    Book 10

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~110 words
  • 11
    Book 11

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~30 words
  • 12
    Book 12

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~50 words
  • 13
    Book 13

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~90 words
  • 14
    Book 14

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~110 words
  • 15
    Book 15

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~80 words
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    Book 16

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~60 words
  • 17
    Book 17

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~60 words
  • 18
    Book 18

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~40 words
  • 19
    Book 19

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~40 words
  • 20
    Book 20

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~460 words
  • 21
    Book 21

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~40 words
  • 22
    Book 22

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~30 words
  • 23
    Book 23

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~30 words
  • 24
    Book 24

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~30 words
  • 25
    Book 25

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~60 words
  • 26
    Book 26

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~40 words
  • 27
    Book 27

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~30 words
  • 28
    Book 28

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~30 words
  • 29
    Book 29

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~110 words
  • 30
    Book 30

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~40 words
  • 31
    Book 31

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~70 words
  • 32
    Book 32

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~70 words
  • 33
    Book 33

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~40 words
  • 34
    Book 34

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~100 words
  • 35
    Book 35

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~40 words
  • 36
    Book 36

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~150 words
  • 37
    Book 37

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~80 words
  • 38
    Book 38

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~80 words
  • 39
    Book 39

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~120 words
  • 40
    Book 40

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~30 words
  • 41
    Book 41

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~60 words
  • 42
    Book 42

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~40 words
  • 43
    Book 43

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~110 words
  • 44
    Book 44

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~440 words
  • 45
    Book 45

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~40 words
  • 46
    Book 46

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~50 words
  • 47
    Book 47

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~20 words
  • 48
    Book 48

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~30 words
  • 49
    Book 49

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~40 words
  • 50
    Book 50

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~50 words
  • 51
    Book 51

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~60 words
  • 52
    Book 52

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~40 words
  • 53
    Book 53

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~90 words
  • 54
    Book 54

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~70 words
  • 55
    Book 55

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~50 words
  • 56
    Book 56

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~60 words
  • 57
    Book 57

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~30 words
  • 58
    Book 58

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~60 words
  • 59
    Book 59

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~20 words
  • 60
    Book 60

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~30 words
  • 61
    Book 61

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~140 words
  • 62
    Book 62

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~80 words
  • 63
    Book 63

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~40 words
  • 64
    Book 64

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~60 words
  • 65
    Book 65

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~70 words
  • 66
    Book 66

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~140 words
  • 67
    Book 67

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~80 words
  • 68
    Book 68

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~40 words
  • 69
    Book 69

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~40 words
  • 70
    Book 70

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~40 words
  • 71
    Book 71

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~60 words
  • 72
    Book 72

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~30 words
  • 73
    Book 73

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~30 words
  • 74
    Book 74

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~30 words
  • 75
    Book 75

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~30 words
  • 76
    Book 76

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~20 words
  • 77
    Book 77

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~20 words
  • 78
    Book 78

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~20 words
  • 79
    Book 79

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~60 words
  • 80
    Book 80

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~40 words
  • 81
    Book 81

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~30 words
  • 82
    Book 82

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~20 words
  • 83
    Book 83

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~60 words
  • 84
    Book 84

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~20 words
  • 85
    Book 85

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~60 words
  • 86
    Book 86

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~100 words
  • 87
    Book 87

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~210 words
  • 88
    Book 88

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~30 words
  • 89
    Book 89

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~30 words
  • 90
    Book 90

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~20 words
  • 91
    Book 91

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~40 words
  • 92
    Book 92

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~20 words
  • 93
    Book 93

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~30 words
  • 94
    Book 94

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~30 words
  • 95
    Book 95

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~100 words
  • 96
    Book 96

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~1,330 words
  • 97
    Book 97

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~30 words
  • 98
    Book 98

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~10 words
  • 99
    Book 99

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~190 words
  • 100
    Book 100

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~620 words
  • 101
    Book 101

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~40 words
  • 102
    Book 102

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~30 words
  • 103
    Book 103

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~20 words
  • 104
    Book 104

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~90 words
  • 105
    Book 105

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~40 words
  • 106
    Book 106

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~50 words
  • 107
    Book 107

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~30 words
  • 108
    Book 108

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~20 words
  • 109
    Book 109

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~20 words
  • 110
    Book 110

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~40 words
  • 111
    Book 111

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~20 words
  • 112
    Book 112

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~30 words
  • 113
    Book 113

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~20 words
  • 114
    Book 114

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~30 words
  • 115
    Book 115

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~40 words
  • 116
    Book 116

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~50 words
  • 117
    Book 117

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~10 words
  • 118
    Book 118

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~20 words
  • 119
    Book 119

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~30 words
  • 120
    Book 120

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~50 words
  • 121
    Book 121

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~40 words
  • 122
    Book 122

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~60 words
  • 123
    Book 123

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~30 words
  • 124
    Book 124

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~30 words
  • 125
    Book 125

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~10 words
  • 126
    Book 126

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~80 words
  • 127
    Book 127

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~90 words
  • 128
    Book 128

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~40 words
  • 129
    Book 129

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~40 words
  • 130
    Book 130

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~30 words
  • 131
    Book 131

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~80 words
  • 132
    Book 132

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~40 words
  • 133
    Book 133

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~30 words
  • 134
    Book 134

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~10 words
  • 135
    Book 135

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~20 words
  • 136
    Book 136

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~40 words
  • 137
    Book 137

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~60 words
  • 138
    Book 138

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~30 words
  • 139
    Book 139

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~90 words
  • 140
    Book 140

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~60 words
  • 141
    Book 141

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~40 words
  • 142
    Book 142

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~20 words
  • 143
    Book 143

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~20 words
  • 144
    Book 144

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~20 words
  • 145
    Book 145

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~60 words
  • 146
    Book 146

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~50 words
  • 147
    Book 147

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~40 words
  • 148
    Book 148

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~20 words
  • 149
    Book 149

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~50 words
  • 150
    Book 150

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~20 words
  • 151
    Book 151

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~90 words
  • 152
    Book 152

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~40 words
  • 153
    Book 153

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~30 words
  • 154
    Book 154

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~50 words
  • 155
    Book 155

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~130 words
  • 156
    Book 156

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~10 words
  • 157
    Book 157

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~110 words
  • 158
    Book 158

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~10 words
  • 159
    Book 159

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~40 words
  • 160
    Book 160

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~20 words
  • 161
    Book 161

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~20 words
  • 162
    Book 162

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~610 words
  • 163
    Book 163

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~50 words
  • 164
    Book 164

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~30 words
  • 165
    Book 165

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~40 words
  • 166
    Book 166

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~70 words
  • 167
    Book 167

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~30 words
  • 168
    Book 168

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~30 words
  • 169
    Book 169

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~20 words
  • 170
    Book 170

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~170 words
  • 171
    Book 171

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~80 words
  • 172
    Book 172

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~80 words
  • 173
    Book 173

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~40 words
  • 174
    Book 174

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~1,180 words
  • 175
    Book 175

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~250 words
  • 176
    Book 176

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~70 words
  • 177
    Book 177

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~590 words
  • 178
    Book 178

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~250 words
  • 179
    Book 179

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~40 words
  • 180
    Book 180

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~20 words
  • 181
    Book 181

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~50 words
  • 182
    Book 182

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~20 words
  • 183
    Book 183

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~40 words
  • 184
    Book 184

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~30 words
  • 185
    Book 185

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~10 words
  • 186
    Book 186

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~30 words
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    Book 187

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~30 words
  • 188
    Book 188

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~20 words
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    Book 189

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~30 words
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    Book 190

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~20 words
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    Book 191

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~30 words
  • 192
    Book 192

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~60 words
  • 193
    Book 193

    A fragment from Theophrastus' lost works, preserved by a later ancient author.

    ~120 words
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