Dialogi
work by Sulpicius Severus
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The Dialogi is a literary work by Sulpicius Severus, written around 404 CE. It is a dialogue where the merits of monastic life at Martin of Tours' monastery are debated between an inmate and a traveler. Sulpicius Severus himself presides over the discussion, prompting the speakers. This work is considered a literary masterpiece and is noted for its engaging presentation of ideas through conversation, a style also employed by ancient Greek writers like Plato and Lucian.123
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