Overview

Athenaiou Naukratitou Deipnosophistai, Volume 6 presents a rich tapestry of ancient Greek thought, culture, and cuisine as seen through the eyes of Athenaeus of Naucratis. This volume continues the exploration of a series of banquets where learned men discuss a wide array of topics, from literature and philosophy to gastronomy and daily life. Athenaeus meticulously compiles quotations and anecdotes from numerous classical authors, many of whose works are now lost, making the ""Deipnosophists"" an invaluable source for understanding the classical world. Readers will find insightful discussions on poetry, drama, history, and the arts, all interwoven with detailed descriptions of food and drink. This volume offers a unique window into the intellectual and social life of ancient Greece, appealing to scholars, students, and anyone interested in the classical world's enduring legacy. 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.

Full Product Details

9781024365658

Table of Contents

Reviews

Author Information

Tab Content 6

Countries Available