An epitome (Greek epitemnein—to cut short) is a summary or miniature form, also used as a synonym for embodiment. Literature Many documents from the Ancient Greek and Roman worlds survive now only "in epitome," referring to the practice of some later authors (epitomators) who wrote distilled versions of larger works now lost. Some writers attempted to convey the stance and spirit of the original, while others added further details or anecdotes regarding the general subject. As with all… (More on Epitome)