The Jests Of Hierocles And Philagrius (1920)

By Hierocles

Book Overview

The Jests of Hierocles and Philagrius is a collection of humorous anecdotes and jokes compiled by the ancient Greek philosophers Hierocles and Philagrius. Originally written in Greek, this book was translated into English in 1920. The compilation contains over 200 jokes and witty stories that offer a glimpse into the humor of ancient Greece. The jokes cover a wide range of topics, from politics and religion to everyday life and relationships. Some of the jokes are silly and lighthearted, while others offer a more satirical commentary on society. This book provides a fascinating insight into the ancient Greek sense of humor and is a must-read for anyone interested in ancient history or comedy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437169554
• ISBN13: 9781437169553
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 116 Pages
• Weight: 0.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"