Opera Quae Supersunt, Vol (Classic Reprint)

Language: Latin

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

0243864787 / 9780243864782

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Print on Demand. This book analyzes the works of Macrobius, a philosopher and public figure of late antiquity. The book begins by discussing Macrobius's life, name, reputation, and writings. The author argues that Macrobius was born in North Africa in the late 4th century C.E. Although he eventually wrote mostly in Latin, Macrobius was highly educated in Greek language and literature and was familiar with the philosophical and rhetorical traditions of both the Greek and Roman worlds. Macrobius's most famous work, the Saturnalia, consists of a series of imaginary discussions on a wide range of topics, including religion, philosophy, literature, and history. The discussions are framed as taking place at a dinner party hosted by a wealthy Roman named Vettius Praetextatus. The participants in the discussions include some of the most famous intellectuals of Macrobius's time, such as the philosopher Symmachus and the poet Avianus. The author argues that the Saturnalia is an important source of information about the intellectual and cultural life of late antiquity. It is also a valuable resource for understanding Macrobius's own views on a variety of topics. The book includes a detailed analysis of Macrobius's philosophical and religious beliefs. The author argues that Macrobius was a Neoplatonist who believed in the existence of a single, transcendent God. He also argues that Macrobius was influenced by Christianity, but that he did not convert to the new religion. In addition to the Saturnalia, Macrobius also wrote a commentary on Cicero's Somnium Scipionis. This commentary is an important source of information about Cicero's philosophical views, and it also contains valuable insights into Macrobius's own philosophical thought. The author argues that Macrobius's commentary on the Somnium Scipionis is a significant contribution to the history of philosophy and that it deserves to be studied alongside the works of the great philosophers of antiquity. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Title
Opera Quae Supersunt, Vol (Classic Reprint)
Author
Ambrosius Aurelius Theodosius Macrobius
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Forgotten Books
Publication year
2018
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Paperback
Language
Latin
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9780243864782
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Forgotten Books’ Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the quality of the aged text.

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