The Hundred Riddles Of Symphosius (1912)
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ISBN10: 116558638X
ISBN13: 9781165586387
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 86
Weight: 0.28
Height: 0.18 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781165586387
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 86
Weight: 0.28
Height: 0.18 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Hundred Riddles of Symphosius is a collection of riddles written by the Latin poet Symphosius in the 4th century AD. The riddles are in the form of short poems, each describing an object or concept in a cryptic manner, with the answer hidden in the final line. The book, first published in 1912, contains a translation of the riddles into English by Anglo-Saxon scholar and poet A. R. Birley. The riddles cover a wide range of subjects, including animals, plants, household objects, and abstract concepts. The book also includes an introduction by Birley, providing historical context for the riddles and discussing their literary significance. The Hundred Riddles of Symphosius is a fascinating glimpse into the world of ancient Latin literature and a testament to the enduring appeal of riddles as a form of entertainment and intellectual challenge.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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