The Deipnosophists; or, Banquet of the Learned of Athenæus, Vol. 1 (of 3)
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Athenaeus, of Naucratis
English
"The Deipnosophists; or, Banquet of the Learned of Athenæus, Vol. 1 (of 3)" by Athenaeus of Naucratis is a work written around 200 AD. Set at elaborate Roman banquets, this sprawling dialogue features grammarians, musicians, and scholars discussing food, wine, literature, and culture. Through their conversations, the work preserves invaluable fragm...
debates, and colorful details about the Hellenistic leisured class during the Roman Empire. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Mary Thomas
2 months agoI had low expectations initially, however the arguments are well-supported by credible references. It is definitely a 5-star read from me.
Margaret Young
2 months agoIn my opinion, the emotional weight of the story is balanced perfectly with moments of levity. A solid resource I will return to often.
William Thomas
4 weeks agoTo be perfectly clear, the progression of ideas feels natural and coherent. Highly recommended for everyone.
Michael Hall
1 month agoThis caught my eye instantly and the author demonstrates strong mastery of the topic. I'm sending the link to all my friends.
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Barbara Johnson
3 days agoFrom a reader’s standpoint, the formatting of this PDF is flawless and easy to read on any device. I finished this feeling genuinely satisfied.