The Deipnosophists; or, Banquet of the Learned of Athenæus, Vol. 3 (of 3)

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Author Athenaeus, of Naucratis
Translator Yonge, Charles Duke, 1812-1891
Title The Deipnosophists; or, Banquet of the Learned of Athenæus, Vol. 3 (of 3)
Credits Brian Wilsden, Turgut Dincer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary "The Deipnosophists; or, Banquet of the Learned of Athenæus, Vol. 3 (of 3)" is a classical philosophical text written in the early 3rd century AD. This work is a collection of dialogues that explores various themes related to dining, culture, and philosophy through lively discussions among a group of learned men at a banquet. The text provides insights into the social and intellectual life of ancient Athens, especially reflecting on frivolities and luxury in connection with pleasure and moral philosophy. The opening of this volume begins with a conversation initiated by Timocrates, who prompts a discourse on individuals notorious for their luxurious lifestyles and indulgent practices. The speaker elaborates on the nature of pleasure, linking it to appetite and luxury, and references various historical figures and cultural practices that exemplify the pursuit of pleasure in ancient societies, particularly the Persians, Lydians, and Sybarites. The dialogue weaves through philosophical reflections and historical anecdotes, illustrating how luxury and pleasure intertwined with morality, leading to both admiration and critiques of indulgent lifestyles. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature
Subject Greece -- Social life and customs
Subject Civilization, Greco-Roman
Subject Dinners and dining -- Greece
Subject Homosexuality -- Greece
Category Text
EBook-No. 66508
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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