"The Deipnosophists; or, Banquet of the Learned of Athenæus, Vol. 1 (of 3)" by C. D. Yonge is a mid-19th century literary piece that stages a grand dinner party hosted by Laurentius, a wealthy Roman, as the setting for intellectual conversations. The story unfolds as a lively dialogue between various learned guests—poets, philosophers, and musicians—who gather to indulge in a feast, sparking vibrant discussions on food, ancient cultural practices, and philosophical ideas. Structured similar to Plato's dialogues, Athenæus constructs a narrative that dives into the fine details of dining customs, culinary artistry, and the art of enlightened conversation. The tone is set for the expansive exploration of ancient gastronomic and cultural traditions that will be explored in detail in future volumes, flavored with quotes from classic literature and insights from influential thinkers of the era.
The Deipnosophists; or, Banquet of the Learned of Athenæus, Vol. 1 (of 3)
By of Naucratis Athenaeus
At a lavish Roman banquet, a gathering of brilliant minds intertwine food, philosophy, and culture through engaging dialogues and spirited debates.
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About the AuthorAthenaeus of Naucratis was an ancient Greek rhetorician and grammarian, flourishing about the end of the 2nd and beginning of the 3rd century AD. The Suda says only that he lived in the times of Marcus Aurelius, but the contempt with which he speaks of Commodus, who died in 192, implies that he survived that emperor. He was a contemporary of Adrantus.
Athenaeus of Naucratis was an ancient Greek rhetorician and grammarian, flourishing about the end of the 2nd and beginning of the 3rd century AD. The Suda says only that he lived in the times of Marcus Aurelius, but the contempt with which he speaks of Commodus, who died in 192, implies that he survived that emperor. He was a contemporary of Adrantus.
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