Aulus Gellius - Softcover

"A joy, as much for the mind of the modern writer as of his beloved ancient subject." "A book to mine for its information.... and to enjoy for its own spirited enjoyment of scholarship and of the literature that scholarship illuminates."--London Review of Books "A joy, as much for the mind of the modern writer as of his beloved ancient subject."--American Journal of Philology "A book to mine for its information.... and to enjoy for its own spirited enjoyment of scholarship and of the literature that scholarship illuminates."--London Review of Books "A joy, as much for the mind of the modern writer as of his beloved ancient subject."--American Journal of Philology "A book to mine for its information.... and to enjoy for its own spirited enjoyment of scholarship and of the literature that scholarship illuminates."--London Review of Books "A joy, as much for the mind of the modern writer as of his beloved ancient subject."--American Journal of Philology "A book to mine for its information.... and to enjoy for its own spirited enjoyment of scholarship and of the literature that scholarship illuminates."--London Review of Books "A joy, as much for the mind of the modern writer as of his beloved ancient subject."--American Journal of Philology

Aulus Gellius originated the modern use of ""classical"" and ""humanities."" His Attic Nights contains information on many aspects of antiquity, and preserve much early Latin literature that would otherwise be lost; they also offer personal reminiscences and vignettes of life in the second century AD. This comprehensive study examines his life and writings. It has been fully revised in the light of recent work. A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.