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Stories from Aulus Gellius / Being Selections And Adaptations From The Noctes Atticae
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- Gutenberg ID
- 25861
- Title
- Stories from Aulus Gellius / Being Selections And Adaptations From The Noctes Atticae
- Language
- la
- Book source
- Project Gutenberg
- Description max 80 words
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A collection of short, engaging anecdotes from Aulus Gellius's *Noctes Atticae*, adapted for young readers. These stories explore history, philosophy, and antiquities through tales of famous figures like Vergil, Socrates, and Alexander. The text offers a pleasant, educational change of pace, featuring simplified language and concise notes to aid understanding.
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Stories from Aulus Gellius presents a curated selection of brief, entertaining narratives drawn from the author's extensive miscellany, the *Noctes Atticae*. Edited by Rev. G. H. Nall for educational use, this volume simplifies the original Latin text while preserving its rich content on history, philosophy, and linguistics. The collection features diverse narratives that offer a glimpse into ancient life, ranging from the practical to the miraculous. Notable anecdotes include Vergil comparing his poetic process to a bear shaping its cubs, and Menander confronting his rival Philemon with wit. The legendary tale of Alexander and his horse Bucephalas illustrates the bond between master and steed, while other selections cover the unyielding nature of the palm tree and the tragic death of the athlete Milo. The stories also explore moral character, such as Socrates enduring his quarrelsome wife to build patience, and Hannibal's witty response to Antiochus's display of wealth. The collection includes the miraculous survival of the musician Arion on a dolphin. Although Gellius's original work is noted for its haphazard arrangement and occasional weak criticism, it remains a valuable repository of ancient knowledge, preserving quotations from lost authors and offering insights into Roman and Greek life. The adaptations retain the original's charm while making it accessible, serving as an excellent introduction to classical literature for students. Through these selections, readers encounter the breadth of Gellius's omnivorous appetite for knowledge, which encompasses everything from constitutional procedures to absurd etymologies, all presented with the enduring appeal of classical storytelling.
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- Aulus Gellius
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- Classics
- Latin Language