Epigrams

By Marcus Valerius Martialis, Marcus Valerius Martial, Martial

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0375760423
• ISBN13: 9780375760426
• Release Date: August 2002
• Publisher: Penguin Random House LLC (No Starch)
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.2" x 8.1"

Customer Reviews

Fun to Read epigrams from 90AD

This book is a pleasant and often amusing read, a nice mix of day to day observations, occasional spice, certainly cheap at twice the price.