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[DEIPNOSOPHISTAE], VOLUME 1 IBD

NABU PRESS
05 / 2011
9781172733897
Griego

Sinopsis

Deipnosophistae, or 'The Philosophers? Banquet,' by Athenaeus of Naucratis, is a sprawling and erudite work presented as a dialogue taking place over a series of dinner parties. In this 'Volume 1,' the reader is introduced to the setting and style of the work, encountering a wealth of anecdotes, quotations, and discussions drawn from a vast range of classical sources. Athenaeus meticulously records the conversations of learned men, preserving fragments of lost works and offering invaluable insights into the intellectual and culinary life of the ancient world. The Deipnosophistae remains a vital resource for scholars and anyone interested in the cultural richness of ancient Greece. This edition provides access to the original Greek text, allowing for a direct engagement with Athenaeus?s captivating compilation.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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32,80