Saturnalia, Hardback/Macrobius

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. Publisher: Harvard University Press Author(s): Macrobius Illustration(s): index Number of pages: 464 Collection: Macrobius Publication date: 2011 Dimensions: 162 x 115 x 22 Cover type: Hardback