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Synopsis
Product DescriptionAulus Gellius originated the modern use of "classical" and "humanities." His
Attic Nights contains information on many aspects of antiquity, and preserve much early Latin literature that would otherwise be lost; they also offer personal reminiscences and vignettes of life in the second century AD. This comprehensive study examines his life and writings. It has been fully revised in the light of recent work.
Review
"A joy, as much for the mind of the modern writer as of his beloved ancient subject."
About the Author
Educated Christ Church, Oxford (BA 1967, MA 1970) D.Phil. ('A Select Commentary on Aulus Gellius, Book 2') University of Oxford, 1971 Learned Reader, OUP, Printing Division, 1971-84 Desk-Editor, OUP, Publishing Division, 1984-95 Copy-Editor for Learned Editions, OUP, 1995-
Book Details
Published
November 24, 1988
Publisher
Gerald Duckworth & Co Ltd
Pages
284
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780715619711