Martin Madan was an English barrister, clergyman, and writer noted for his contributions to Methodist music. His writings delved into complex ethical dilemmas and explored the nature of human relationships and societal norms. He was known for provoking discussion with his unconventional views on marriage and societal structures. Madan's work reflects a deep engagement with the spiritual and social issues of his era, aiming to challenge existing perspectives.
Bite and wit characterize two seminal and stellar authors in the history of satirical writing, Persius (34 62 CE) and Juvenal (writing about sixty years later). The latter especially had a lasting influence on English writers of the Renaissance and succeeding centuries.
These two volumes provide readers with a new and literal translation of the works of Roman poets Juvenal and Persius. Translator Martin Madan offers readers a fresh perspective on these two classic works, drawing out new meanings and nuances in the text that have eluded previous translators.