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Martial, the father of the epigram, was one of the brilliant provincial poets who made their literary mark on first-century Rome. His Epigrams can be affectionate or cruel, elegiac or playful; they target every element of Roman society, from slaves to schoolmasters to, above all, the aristocratic elite. With wit and wisdom, Martial evokes not “the grandeur that was Rome,” but rather the timeless themes of urban life and society.
Without a doubt, one of those authors whose extant works lean on the lighter side of life, but that doesn't mean he isn't serious.
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Language:
English
Length:
240 pages
Author:
Marcus Valerius Martial
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