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Aelian <active 3rd century, > |
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Titolo |
Historical miscellany / / Aelian ; with an English translation by Nigel G. Wilson |
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Cambridge, MA : , : Harvard University Press, , 2014 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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Collana |
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Loeb Classical Library ; ; 486 |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Aelian's Historical Miscellany (Varia Historia) is a pleasurable example of light reading for Romans of the early third century. Offering engaging anecdotes about historical figures, retellings of legendary events, and enjoyable descriptive pieces, Aelian's collection of nuggets and narratives appealed to a wide reading public. |
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