Juvenal, Persius, Martial, And Catullus: An Experiment In Translation (1882)

By William Francis Shaw

Book Overview

Juvenal, Persius, Martial, and Catullus: An Experiment in Translation is a book written by W. F. Shaw and published in 1882. The book is a collection of translations of the works of four ancient Roman poets: Juvenal, Persius, Martial, and Catullus. Juvenal was a satirist who wrote about the corruption of Roman society, while Persius was known for his philosophical and moralistic writings. Martial was a poet who wrote about daily life in Rome, and Catullus was known for his love poems. Shaw's translations aim to capture the essence of each poet's work while also making them accessible to a modern audience. The book includes a preface by Shaw, as well as introductions to each poet and their work. Overall, Juvenal, Persius, Martial, and Catullus: An Experiment in Translation is a valuable resource for those interested in the works of these influential Roman poets and their impact on literature and society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 143710858X
• ISBN13: 9781437108583
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"