Comicorum Graecorum Sententiae, Id Est [Gnomai] [Latin]

By Henri Estienne

Comicorum Graecorum Sententiae, Id Est Gnomai], compiled by Henri Estienne and published in 1569, is a valuable collection of quotations and maxims extracted from Greek comic playwrights. This work preserves fragments of wit and wisdom from ancient Greek comedies, offering insights into the social, political, and philosophical perspectives of the time. Presented in Latin, this collection makes the insights of Greek comedy accessible to a wider audience of Renaissance scholars.
This book serves as a critical resource for students of classical literature, linguistics, and anyone interested in the enduring legacy of Greek thought. Its carefully curated selection of 'sententiae' or 'gnomai' provides a fascinating glimpse into the minds of the ancient world.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: Latin
• ISBN: 114893507X
• ISBN13: 9781148935072
• Release Date: April 2010
• Publisher: Nabu Press
• Length: 722 Pages
• Weight: 2.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 7.4" x 9.7"