Martial XIII - The Xenia (Hardcover)

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." It combines literary and textual comment with close attention to the social and cultural context, and will therefore be of value not only to specialists in Latin literature but also to anyone interested in the food and festivals of Ancient Rome.

General

Imprint:	Bristol Classical Press
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	October 2001
First published:	October 2001
Authors:	T.J. Leary
Dimensions:	240 x 162 x 22mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	240
ISBN-13:	978-0-7156-3124-9
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Literature: history & criticism > Literary studies > Classical, early & medieval Books > Language & Literature > Literature: history & criticism > Poetry & poets > General Books > Language & Literature > Literature: texts > Poetry texts & anthologies > General Promotions
LSN:	0-7156-3124-1
Barcode:	9780715631249

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