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.)
Donald Carter
4 months agoI discovered this unexpectedly and the attention to historical detail adds a layer of realism that is rare. Worth every second of your time.
Linda Anderson
3 months agoHonestly, the arguments are well-supported by credible references. I have no regrets downloading this.
Kimberly Perez
5 months agoAt first I wasn’t convinced, but the style is confident yet approachable. This made complex ideas feel approachable.
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Barbara Mitchell
4 months agoMake no mistake, the logical flow of arguments makes it an essential resource for research. This left a lasting impression on me.