The Jests Of Hierocles And Philagrius (1920) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781165077366)

The Jests of Hierocles and Philagrius is a collection of ancient Greek jokes compiled by Hierocles and Philagrius. The book was originally written in the 4th century AD and has been translated into English by Thomas James in 1920. The jokes cover a wide range of topics, including marriage, politics, and religion. Many of the jokes are still relevant and funny today, despite being over a thousand years old. The book provides a fascinating insight into ancient Greek humor and culture. It is a must-read for anyone interested in ancient history, literature, or humor.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.

Author: Hierocles, Philagrius
ISBN-10: 1165077361
ISBN-13: 9781165077366
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 114
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.36lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.24d