The Satires Of Persius Translated: With Notes (1799)

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Kessinger Publishing, 2009 - 244 strán (strany)
""The Satires of Persius Translated: With Notes"" is a book originally published in 1799. It is a collection of satirical poems written by the Roman poet Persius, translated into English by an unknown translator. The book includes notes that provide context and explanation for the poems. Persius' satires cover a range of topics, including politics, religion, and social customs, and are known for their sharp wit and criticism of contemporary society. This translation and edition of the satires provides readers with a glimpse into the world of ancient Rome and the literary tradition of satire.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.

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Persius was a native of Etruria and was educated in Rome, where he became Lucan's friend. He wrote six satires in a somewhat contorted style, which inculcate Stoic morality. His sanity and wit have direct appeal.

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