Craneum (Corinth)

Site in Corinth, Greece.

At a glance

SourceAuthorRoleIn one line
How to Do Nothing — Reader’s CompanionJenny OdellbackdropAs Corinth prepares for Philip’s approach, Diogenes rolls his tub up and down the Craneum to look busy, an example of ironic ‘overidentification’.

How to Do Nothing — Jenny Odell (2019)

Source: How to Do Nothing — Reader’s Companion · How to Do Nothing · Readwise highlight

began at once to roll his tub up and down the Craneum with great energy.

  • Role: backdrop
  • In the book: As Corinth prepares for Philip’s approach, Diogenes rolls his tub up and down the Craneum to look busy, an example of ironic ‘overidentification’.
  • Why it matters: Minor setting; the point is the gesture, though the open place gives the joke its audience.