The Deipnosophists, or Banquet of the Learned

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.