Saturnalia by Macrobius - 9780674996717

Macrobius's Saturnalia, an encyclopedic celebration of Roman culture written in the early fifth century CE, has been prized since the Renaissance as a treasure trove of otherwise unattested lore. Cast in the form of a dialogue it treats diverse topics while showcasing Virgil as master of all human knowledge, from diction to religion.

• | By (Author): Macrobius
• | Publisher: Harvard University Press
• | Publication Date: Feb 04, 2011
• | Country of Publication: United States
• | Number of Pages: 496 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Hardback
• | ISBN-10: 0674996712
• | ISBN-13: 9780674996717