The Jests Of Hierocles And Philagrius (1920) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781165167609)

The Jests of Hierocles and Philagrius is a collection of ancient Greek jokes and anecdotes compiled by Hierocles and Philagrius in the 4th century AD. This book, first published in 1920, contains a selection of these humorous stories that were popular in ancient times and have continued to entertain readers for centuries. The jokes cover a wide range of topics, from politics and religion to everyday life and relationships, and offer a glimpse into the social and cultural norms of ancient Greece. The book is a valuable resource for scholars of ancient history and literature, as well as anyone interested in the lighter side of ancient Greek culture.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: 1165167603
ISBN-13: 9781165167609
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 114
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.44d