An English Translation of Claudius Aelianus' Varia Historia (Studies in Classics ;V. 2)

By Aelian

Book Overview

A literary cabinet of curiosities. Aelian's Historical Miscellany is a pleasurable example of light reading for Romans of the early third century. Offering engaging anecdotes about historical figures,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 088946684X
• ISBN13: 9780889466845
• Release Date: January 1999
• Publisher: Edwin Mellen Pr
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.

Customer Reviews

very interesting book,

This text, Ailianos' "Poikile Historia" contains so many interesting stories --- such as ; topics of paiderastia, hetairai, list of heavy-drinkers, list of gluttons, that of debauchees, that of the most handsome men, famous cities for the extravagancy, and lots of curious episodes & anecdota about homosexualities, oracula, superstitions, miracula, manners and customs etc.I recommend the book for everyone who is interested in the ancient Greek and Roman World.