Athenaeus Bücher

Eingeleitet und übersetzt von Claus Friedrich. Kommentiert von Thomas Nothers. [Abteilung Klassische Philologie, Fortsetzung von BGL 47, 48, 51]

Bearbeitet und aus dem Griechischen von Ursula und Kurt Treu. 496 Seiten, Format 17,2 x 10,2 cm.

The narrative explores the unique relationship between Sleep and Endymion, emphasizing Sleep's affection for the young man. Instead of closing Endymion's eyes during slumber, Sleep keeps them open to revel in his beauty. This portrayal highlights the depth of Sleep's desire and the bittersweet nature of their connection, as Sleep finds joy in the sight of his beloved. The description invites readers to reflect on themes of love and longing, presenting a poignant take on the mythological figures involved.

In The Learned Banqueters, Athenaeus describes a series of dinner parties at which the guests quote extensively from Greek literature. The work (which dates to the very end of the second century ad) is amusing reading and of extraordinary value as a treasury of quotations from works now lost.

Set in the late second century AD, this work features a series of discussions among dinner-table philosophers about food, drink, and social customs in ancient Greece, enriched with extensive literary quotations. It serves as a vital source for lost texts and offers insights into Greek social history, vocabulary, and grammar. This new edition presents Volume I (Books I-VII) of C. D. Yonge's three-volume translation, meticulously edited for clarity and completeness, making it accessible for readers interested in classical literature and culture.