Quick Facts
| Author | Mary Beard |
| Narrator | Jennifer M. Dixon |
| Runtime | 11h08m |
| Published | May 14, 2024 |
| Rating | 4.0 / 5 (3 ratings) |
| Categories | History, Ancient, Rome, Literature & Fiction, Literary History & Criticism, Politics & Social Sciences, Anthropology |
| Format | Audiobook (Digital) |
| Platform | Audible |
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Laughter in Ancient Rome explores one of the most intriguing, but also trickiest, of historical subjects. Drawing on a wide range of Roman writing-from essays on rhetoric to a surviving Roman joke book-Mary Beard tracks down the giggles, smirks, and guffaws of the ancient Romans themselves.
Why Listen to Laughter in Ancient Rome?
- Expert narration by Jennifer M. Dixon brings every character and scene to life across 11h08m of immersive audio.
- Bestseller-quality story from Mary Beard, rated 4.0 stars by 3 listeners.
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