Attic nights

Aulus Gellius's "Attic Nights" is a collection of excerpts and anecdotes from various ancient Greek and Roman authors.

It offers a glimpse into the intellectual life of the Roman Empire during the 2nd century AD. The work covers a wide range of topics, including literature, philosophy, history, and linguistics.

Gellius's style is characterized by its erudite nature and its focus on preserving and transmitting knowledge from earlier eras.

The book remains a valuable source for understanding the intellectual currents of its time and for accessing fragments of otherwise lost works.