Epigrams V

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The Roman poet Martial concentrated on the genre of epigram, which he brought to such perfection that he provided the model for subsequent epigrammatists. He is best known for his pungently witty poems, which gave the word 'epigram' its modern definition, but his range is much wider than this: he has an acute perception of human nature, and gives a fascinating insight into the Rome of the late first century A.D. His fifth book, which contains eighty-four poems, is dedicated to the emperor Domi…

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Full title :Epigrams V / Martial ; edited with an introduction, translation & commentary by Peter Howell.

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The Roman poet Martial concentrated on the genre of epigram, which he brought to such perfection that he provided the model for subsequent epigrammatists. He is best known for his pungently witty poems, which gave the word 'epigram' its modern definition, but his range is much wider than this: he has an acute perception of human nature, and gives a fascinating insight into the Rome of the late first century A.D.

His fifth book, which contains eighty-four poems, is dedicated to the emperor Domitian, and for that reason it avoids the obscenity of the other books. Nevertheless it includes a rich variety of subject matter and treatment.

Edition Statements

Publication Date:©1995.

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):Aris & Phillips
Place of Publication:Warminster, England
Language:eng
Publication Date:©1995.

The Physical Object

Description:1 online resource (172 pages)

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:9781800346574, 1800346573
oclc:ocn603956944
LC Classification:PA6502
Dewey Decimal:878/.0102

Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Preface & Acknowledgements -- Introduction -- Testimonium -- Bibliography -- Sigla -- Text -- Translation -- Commentary -- Indexes