Greek Epigram in the Roman Empire: Martial's Forgotten Rivals

When we say epigram, we mean Martial--whether we know it or not. After Martial, a Roman poet of the first century AD, epigram would always mean satirical epigram: a short, funny poem with a sting in its tail. But Martial was an imitator. He copied and adapted the real innovators: the Greek poets who were already turning epigram into antiquity's sharpest--and shortest--form of satirical humor. This book finally gives them their due, uncovering a forgotten world of wicked puns and violent slapstick.


Author: Gideon Nisbet
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Published: 02/26/2004
Pages: 256
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.04lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.75d
ISBN: 9780199263370

About the Author

Gideon Nisbet is Lecturer in Classics, St John's College, Oxford

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