Francisci Porti Cretensis... In omnes Sophoclis tragoedias prolegomena, ut vulgo vocantur

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The very life of the Poet and his manner of speaking are declared. Tragedy, its origin, and the distinction between tragedy and comedy are briefly discussed.

A brief comparison of Sophocles and Euripides is established, and in which matters each excels is openly demonstrated. The arguments of the individual tragedies are explained separately with rhetorical art.

A PARASKEUE Preparation for the oration of Demosthenes PERI PARAPRESBEIAS On the False Embassy, to which have been added six Latin orations, which the same F. P. formerly delivered in the most illustrious Academy of the Duke of Ferrara in Modena as Professor of the Greek language. To each oration, its own argument has been briefly ascribed.

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To the Geneva Library, given by Franc. Laurentius, Doctor of both Laws, April 18, 1716.