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The Satires Of Persius

by Persius , William Drummond
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Book cover type: Hardcover
  • ISBN13: 9781163357606
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
  • Publisher Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
  • Publication Date:
  • Pages: 244
  • Original Price: USD 43.95
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 527 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): Ancient & Classical

The Satires of Persius is a collection of six satirical poems written by the Roman poet Aulus Persius Flaccus, commonly known as Persius. The poems were written in the 1st century AD and are considered to be among the finest examples of Roman satirical literature.In these poems, Persius takes aim at the vices and follies of Roman society, including greed, hypocrisy, and vanity. He also criticizes the corrupt political system and the excesses of the wealthy elite. Through his satirical writing, Persius offers a scathing commentary on the moral decay of his time.The Satires of Persius are notable for their use of irony, wit, and wordplay. Persius employs a variety of poetic techniques to convey his message, including allusion, metaphor, and hyperbole. His writing is characterized by its sharpness and incisiveness, as well as its moral seriousness.This edition of The Satires of Persius includes a comprehensive introduction that provides historical and literary context for the poems, as well as notes and commentary that help to elucidate their meaning. It is an essential text for anyone interested in Roman literature, satire, or the history of Western civilization.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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