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100 1 _aGellius, Aulus
245 1 0 _aStories from Aulus Gellius :
_bBeing Selections And Adaptations From The Noctes Atticae
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2008-06-21
508 _aProduced by Louise Hope, Anna Tuinman, Ted Garvin and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Stories from Aulus Gellius" by Aulus Gellius is an educational collection that adapts selections from the ancient work "Noctes Atticae," likely compiled in the 2nd century AD. This compilation aims to introduce young students to classical themes, presenting entertaining anecdotes and moral lessons that stem from Aulus Gellius's original writings. The book serves as a way to engage students with Latin literature while simultaneously offering insight into historical figures and philosophical ideas. The opening of this work sets the stage for its educational purpose. The editor, Rev. G. H. Nall, explains that the stories are simplified and accompanied by notes and exercises designed for younger learners. The text hints at the biographical and cultural context of Aulus Gellius, suggesting that he was a Roman scholar well-acquainted with prominent philosophers of his time. Furthermore, anecdotes about famous figures such as Socrates and Vergil are introduced, promising readers a blend of literary analysis, historical anecdotes, and moral reflections that provide both entertainment and education. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aLatin language -- Readers
700 1 _aNall, G. Herbert
_q(George Herbert),
_d1860-
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25861
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