Deipnosophists

The Deipnosophists, by Athenaeus of Naucratis, is a sprawling and erudite work, presented as a dialogue taking place during a series of banquets. In this "feast of words," a group of learned men discuss a vast range of topics, drawing upon a wealth of classical literature, history, and philosophy.

Volume 1 of this monumental work offers a fascinating glimpse into the intellectual life of the ancient world. Athenaeus preserves fragments from otherwise lost works, making The Deipnosophists an invaluable resource for scholars and anyone interested in the culture and thought of ancient Greece. This edition makes accessible the wit, wisdom, and encyclopedic knowledge contained within Athenaeus's masterpiece.

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