Jests Of Hierocles And Philagrius (1920)

The Jests of Hierocles and Philagrius is a collection of ancient Greek jokes and anecdotes compiled by Hierocles and Philagrius. Originally written in the 4th century AD, this book was translated into English in 1920. The jokes cover a wide range of topics, including love, marriage, politics, and religion. Some of the jokes are still relevant and funny today, while others may require some historical context to fully appreciate. The book also includes an introduction that provides some background information on the compilers and the context in which the jokes were originally told. Overall, The Jests of Hierocles and Philagrius is an entertaining and insightful look into the humor of ancient Greece.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.