The Satires

Commonly considered the greatest of Roman satirical poets, Juvenal is the author of sixteen satires of Roman society, notable for their pessimism and ironic humor. In this new translation of the Satires, Professor Rudd combines textual accuracy with colorful poetry, vividly conveying Juvenal's gift for evoking a wealth of imagery with a few economical phrases.

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Author: Juvenal
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Published: 05/09/1991
Pages: 292
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.23lbs
Size: 8.86h x 5.84w x 0.94d
ISBN: 9780198147565

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