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  • The Satires of Juvenal, Persius, Sulpicia, and Lucilius

    Enriched edition. Literally translated into English prose, with notes, chronological tables, arguments, &c

    by Persius, Gaius Lucilius, Juvenal, Sulpicia, Cassia Vexley ...
    Translated by Lewis Evans, William Gifford ...
    In 'The Satires of Juvenal, Persius, Sulpicia, and Lucilius,' readers are invited to journey through the rich tapestry of Roman satire, a genre that has shaped the contours of literary expression since antiquity. This anthology presents a striking array of works that capture the wit, irony, and critical eye turned towards society by these storied authors. From Persius's biting observations to the ... Read more

    $2.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Satires of Horace and Persius

    by Horace, Persius ...
    Translated by Niall Rudd ...
    The Satires of Horace (65-8 BC), written in the troubled decade ending with the establishment of Augustus' regime, provide an amusing treatment of men's perennial enslavement to money, power, glory and sex. Epistles I, addressed to the poet's friends, deals with the problem of achieving contentment amid the complexities of urban life, while Epistles II and the Ars Poetica discuss Latin poetry - ... Read more

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  • The Satires of Juvenal, Persius, Sulpicia, and Lucilius

    Literally translated into English prose, with notes, chronological tables, arguments, &c

    by Persius, Gaius Lucilius, Juvenal, Sulpicia ...
    Translated by Lewis Evans, William Gifford ...
    The Satires of Juvenal, Persius, Sulpicia, and Lucilius presents a compelling anthology exploring the multifaceted nature of Roman satire. This collection captures the nuanced social critique and rich literary traditions of ancient Rome through a diverse range of voices and styles. With works ranging from scathing denunciations of moral decay to insightful reflections on personal and societal ... Read more

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  • The Greatest Classics of Roman Literature

    The Golden Ass, On Friendship and Old Age, The Satyricon, Meditations, The Art of Love, Aeneid

    by Plutarch, Livy, Suetonius, Tacitus, Polybius, Ammianus Marcellinus, Sallust, Marcus Tullius Cicero, Julius Caesar, Emperor of Rome Augustus, Lucius Annaeus Seneca, Pliny the Elder, Pliny the Younger, Flavius Josephus, Sextus Julius Frontinus, Marcus Aurelius, Titus Lucretius Carus, Terence, Ovid, Horace, Virgil, Tibullus, Petronius Arbiter, Juvenal, Persius, Sulpicia, Lucilius, Lucius Apuleius ...
    The Greatest Classics of Roman Literature masterfully curates an expansive array of works that span the vast chronological and stylistic spectrum of Roman literary heritage. Moving seamlessly from the stoic reflections of Marcus Aurelius to the satirical sharpness of Juvenal, this collection provides an unparalleled immersion into the intellectual and cultural milieus of Ancient Rome. The ... Read more

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  • The Classics of Ancient Rome: 30+ Masterpieces of Latin Literature

    The Civil War, Lives of the Noble Grecians and Romans, Conspiracy of Catiline, Strategemata, The History of Rome

    by Ovid, Horace, Virgil, Plutarch, Livy, Suetonius, Tacitus, Polybius, Ammianus Marcellinus, Sallust, Marcus Tullius Cicero, Julius Caesar, Emperor of Rome Augustus, Lucius Annaeus Seneca, Pliny the Elder, Pliny the Younger, Flavius Josephus, Sextus Julius Frontinus, Marcus Aurelius, Titus Lucretius Carus, Terence, Tibullus, Petronius Arbiter, Juvenal, Persius, Sulpicia, Lucilius, Lucius Apuleius ...
    The Classics of Ancient Rome: 30+ Masterpieces of Latin Literature is a meticulously edited anthology that encapsulates the essence of Roman thought, culture, and artistry. Capturing the epochs of Rome from its mythic foundation to the height of its imperial power, this collection traverses an array of literary styles—from epic poetry and philosophical treatises to historical chronicles and ... Read more

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  • The Satires of Juvenal, Persius, Sulpicia, and Lucilius (Annotated)

    Enriched Edition. Literally translated into English prose, with notes, chronological tables, arguments, &c

    by Persius, Gaius Lucilius, Juvenal, Sulpicia, Nolan Langforde ...
    Translated by Lewis Evans, William Gifford ...
    The Satires of Juvenal, Persius, Sulpicia, and Lucilius gathers a foundational spectrum of Roman satiric writing, tracing the genre's movement from republican moral commentary to imperial invective, philosophical compression, and urbane social critique. Its poems expose corruption, vanity, hypocrisy, sexual politics, patronage, literary pretension, and the anxieties of public life, while ranging ... Read more

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  • Delphi Complete Works of Persius (Illustrated)

    by Aulus Persius Flaccus, Delphi Classics ...
    Series Book 112 - Delphi Ancient Classics
    A first century Roman poet of Etruscan origin, Persius wrote polished satires that reveal his interest in Stoicism and a strong criticism for what he considered to be the stylistic abuses of his poetic contemporaries. Like Juvenal who would write half a century later, Persius was the heir to the style of Latin verse satire developed by Lucilius and Horace, which were clearly aimed at a ... Read more

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  • Delphi Complete Works of Michel de Montaigne (Illustrated)

    by Michel de Montaigne, Delphi Classics ...
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