Laughter in Ancient Rome
| Author | : Mary Beard |
| Publisher | : Univ of California Press |
| Total Pages | : 336 |
| Release | : 2014-06-25 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780520277168 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0520277163 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (163 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Laughter in Ancient Rome by : Mary Beard
Download or read book Laughter in Ancient Rome written by Mary Beard and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2014-06-25 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Draws on a wide range of period writings, from essays on rhetoric to a surviving joke book, to explore the culture of humor in ancient Rome, offering insight into what was considered funny at the time and how everyday Romans expressed their humor. By the author of The Fires of Vesuvius.
