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The Deipnosophists

The Deipnosophists

Naucratis, Athenaeus Of

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General Fiction

ISBN10: 116146106X
ISBN13: 9781161461060
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 23 2010
Pages: 68
Weight: 0.75
Height: 0.25 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
The Deipnosophists is a Greek literary work written by Athenaeus of Naucratis in the late 2nd or early 3rd century CE. The book is a collection of dialogues that take place during a banquet, where the guests discuss a variety of topics, ranging from food and drink to literature and philosophy. The title of the book, Deipnosophists, means dinner-table philosophers in Greek.The book is divided into fifteen books, each of which contains multiple chapters. The dialogues are presented in a lively and engaging manner, with the guests often engaging in witty repartee and playful banter. The book is also notable for its extensive use of quotations from earlier Greek literature, including Homer, Hesiod, and the tragedians.The Deipnosophists is a valuable source of information on ancient Greek culture and society, as it provides insights into the customs and habits of the time. The book also offers a unique perspective on the intellectual and cultural life of the ancient Greeks, as it portrays the dinner party as a forum for intellectual discussion and debate.Overall, The Deipnosophists is a fascinating and entertaining work that provides a window into the world of ancient Greece. It is a must-read for anyone interested in ancient history, literature, or philosophy.Licymnius of Chios, after explaining that Sleep was in love with Endymion, says that Sleep does not cover the eyes of Endymion when he slumbers, but lays his beloved to rest with eyelids wide opened, that he may enjoy the delight of gazing upon them continually. His words are: Sleep, joying in the light of his eyes, was wont to lay the boy to rest with lids wide open.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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