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.
By:
Martial Introduction by:
Shadi Bartsch Translated by:
James Michie Imprint: Modern Library Country of Publication: United States Edition: New edition Dimensions:
Height: 202mm,
Width: 134mm,
Spine: 14mm
Weight: 210g ISBN:9780375760426 ISBN 10: 0375760423 Series:Modern Library Classics Pages: 240 Publication Date:15 August 2002 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
Reviews for Epigrams
“Martial, . . . concentrating on the epigram as his one form of literary expression, brought it to a pitch of technical perfection never afterwards rivaled.” —Peter Howell