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Bristol Classical Press Martial XIII: The Xenia (Classical Inter/Faces)

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Product Description 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. About the Author T.J. Leary is Head of Classics at Hampton School and the author of Martial XIV: The Apophoreta, a commentary with text published by Duckworth in 1996 ('Leary has set himself a heroic task, and... has rendered a very signal service to us all... this book is a fund of learning' Journal of Roman Archaeology).

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Brand: Bristol Classical Press
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0715631241
Category: Books > Subjects > Language Study & Reference > By Language > Ancient Languages > Latin
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 31 October 2001
Listed Since: 14 February 2007

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