John F. Donahue is Professor of Classical Studies at the College of William and Mary.

First published in 2004, this volume shone an important light on Roman feasting practices (e.g. epulum, cena, convivium and prandium). With a sharp focus on inscriptions, Donahue was able to provide an insightful and well-argued exploration of banquets in the Roman west. The enthusiastic examination of the evidence, and the willingness to draw upon a wide pool of scholarship, made this an essential work for anyone approaching food and feasting in the ancient world.

John F. Donahue is Professor of Classical Studies at the College of William and Mary.

First published in 2004, this volume shone an important light on Roman feasting practices (e.g. epulum, cena, convivium and prandium). With a sharp focus on inscriptions, Donahue was able to provide an insightful and well-argued exploration of banquets in the Roman west. The enthusiastic examination of the evidence, and the willingness to draw upon a wide pool of scholarship, made this an essential work for anyone approaching food and feasting in the ancient world.

John F. Donahue is Professor of Classical Studies at the College of William and Mary.

First published in 2004, this volume shone an important light on Roman feasting practices (e.g. epulum, cena, convivium and prandium). With a sharp focus on inscriptions, Donahue was able to provide an insightful and well-argued exploration of banquets in the Roman west. The enthusiastic examination of the evidence, and the willingness to draw upon a wide pool of scholarship, made this an essential work for anyone approaching food and feasting in the ancient world.