A Translation Of Juvenal And Persius Into English Verse (1786)

by Edward Owen

Book Overview

and Persius, translated by William Gifford, is a collection of satirical poems written by the Roman poets Juvenal and Persius. The poems are translated into English verse, allowing readers to experience the wit, humor, and biting social commentary of the original works. Juvenal's poems cover a wide range of topics, from the corruption of Rome's political system to the decadence of its citizens. Persius' poems are more philosophical, exploring themes...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437470165
• ISBN13: 9781437470161
• Release Date: January 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"