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- 208 pages
- Reading time
- 8 hours
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The collection features satirical epigrams from Martial, highlighting the vices of society, including fortune hunters, gluttons, and hypocrites. Each verse provides a sharp commentary on the moral failings of the age, showcasing the poet's wit and insight. The Latin text is presented alongside the English translation, allowing readers to appreciate the original language while engaging with the themes of decadence and social critique.
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The Epigrams, Martial
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- Released
- 2001
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- Title
- The Epigrams
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Martial
- Publisher
- Penguin Random House Sea
- Publisher
- 2001
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 208
- ISBN13
- 9780140448689
- Category
- Poetry, History, Language dictionaries and textbooks
- Description
- The collection features satirical epigrams from Martial, highlighting the vices of society, including fortune hunters, gluttons, and hypocrites. Each verse provides a sharp commentary on the moral failings of the age, showcasing the poet's wit and insight. The Latin text is presented alongside the English translation, allowing readers to appreciate the original language while engaging with the themes of decadence and social critique.