The Satires Of Persius Translated: With Notes (1799)

By Persius

Book Overview

The Satires of Persius Translated: With Notes (1799) is a book that features the translated satirical poems of the Roman poet Persius. The book is written in the English language and includes notes that provide additional context and explanation for the reader. The satires cover a range of topics, including social and political commentary, criticism of the Roman elite, and philosophical musings on the human condition. The translator of the book is unknown, but the notes are attributed to a scholar named William Gifford. The book is a valuable resource for those interested in Roman literature and satire, as well as for those studying the history and culture of ancient Rome.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: 1165915030
• ISBN13: 9781165915033
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 244 Pages
• Weight: 0.73 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"