Martial Epigrams V2: With An English Translation (1920)

By Marcus Valerius Martial

Book Overview

Martial Epigrams V2: With An English Translation (1920) is a book written by the ancient Roman poet, Marcus Valerius Martial. The book is a collection of short, witty poems, or epigrams, that were originally published in the first century AD. This particular edition of the book includes an English translation of the Latin text, allowing modern readers to appreciate Martial's clever wordplay and satirical humor. The poems cover a wide range of topics, including love, friendship, politics, and everyday life in ancient Rome. Martial's epigrams are known for their sharp wit and biting social commentary, making this book a fascinating glimpse into the world of ancient Rome.In Two Volumes.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: 1120192307
• ISBN13: 9781120192301
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 576 Pages
• Weight: 1.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"