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Martial XIII

By Leary, T. J.

Martial XIII

By Leary, T. J.

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Although both innovative and engaging, Book XIII of Martial's epigrams, the Xenia, has generally been neglected. As its name suggests, it is concerned with presents, in particular those given at the Saturnalia by hosts to their dinner guests. Like the Apophoreta, which Martial published next, it comprises independent poetic couplets cast as descriptive gift-tags.
Far from being mere verse catalogues, however, these books are highly sophisticated literary compositions. Whereas the Apophoreta encompass many different items, the Xenia are devoted to food and drink, and are carefully ordered to reflect the courses of the cena at which they might have been distributed. This edition contains commentary devoted exclusively to the Xenia. Combining literary and textual comment with close attention to the social and cultural context, it will be valuable not only to specialists in Latin literature but also to anyone interested in the food and festivals of Ancient Rome.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
224
Release Date:
2016-09-22
Publication Date:
2016-09-22
Publisher:
Bloomsbury 3PL
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
1350005290
ISBN13:
9781350005297
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
348 g
Height:
156 cm
Width:
234 cm
Thickness:
12 cm
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