Project Gutenberg 2021-04-07 Public domain in the USA. 366 Athenaeus, of Naucratis Athenæus Athenaeus Naucratita Naucratis, Athenaeus of Yonge, Charles Duke 1812 1891 Yonge, C. D. (Charles Duke) The Deipnosophists; or, Banquet of the Learned of Athenæus, Vol. 2 (of 3) Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deipnosophistae Brian Wilsden, Turgut Dincer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Deipnosophists; or, Banquet of the Learned of Athenæus, Vol. 2 (of 3)" by Athenæus is a classical collection of philosophical dialogues and discussions centered around dining and the pleasures of food, likely written in the late antiquity period. This volume, as part of a larger work, explores various themes related to gastronomy, the nature of pleasure in relation to food, and provides insight into the cultural practices of dining in ancient Greece. The text likely features a range of characters engaged in lively debates about culinary delights, particularly various types of fish and their preparation. At the start of the volume, a banquet setting is established, where guests engage in discussions about various festivals, the significance of certain types of food, and renowned culinary practices. The characters, including Cynulcus and Ulpian, share anecdotes and quotes from famous authors, intertwining humor and philosophy as they debate the merits of different dishes. The opening portion highlights the guests' discussions on fish varieties and the importance of these delicacies in their feasting culture, showcasing a blend of gastronomy with literary references. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 67.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Greece -- Social life and customs Civilization, Greco-Roman Dinners and dining -- Greece Homosexuality -- Greece PA Text Category: Classics of Literature Category: Cooking & Drinking Category: Philosophy & Ethics 1088478 2025-07-26T03:45:15.862218 text/html 1095138 2024-10-18T12:58:54 text/html 485647 2025-07-26T03:45:43.758114 application/epub+zip 508409 2025-07-26T03:45:23.993206 application/epub+zip 484631 2025-07-26T03:45:19.808205 application/epub+zip 804750 2025-07-26T03:45:52.640562 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 824289 2025-07-26T03:45:36.662165 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 800333 2022-09-29T09:26:42.437950 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 906674 2025-07-26T03:45:12.581294 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 886700 2024-10-18T12:58:54 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18123 2025-07-26T03:45:52.819562 application/rdf+xml 11406 2025-07-26T03:45:19.996215 image/jpeg 2575 2025-07-26T03:45:19.905233 image/jpeg 442152 2025-07-26T03:45:15.942272 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia