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The Satires contain six Latin poems of moderate length in the hexameter metre. Persius belonged to the well-to-do and landowning gentry of Italy and the tone and philosophical content of the Satires suggest that he pursued philosophy with an ardour beyond that conventionally... Read Full Overview

This classic work of Roman satire is a must-read for anyone interested in the literature and culture of ancient Rome. The satires are filled with biting wit and incisive commentary, and remain just as relevant and entertaining today as they were when they were first written... Read Full Overview

The Satires contain six Latin poems of moderate length in the hexameter metre. Persius belonged to the well-to-do and landowning gentry of Italy and the tone and philosophical content of the Satires suggest that he pursued philosophy with an ardour beyond that conventionally... Read Full Overview

Die durch einen choliambischen Prolog eingeleiteten Hexametersatiren des Persius vereinen den traditionellen Gesellschaftsbezug der Gattung mit dem ideellen Anspruch philosophischer Ethik zu einer ebenso individuellen wie fruchtbaren Synthese. Die Neuausgabe von Walter Ki... Read Full Overview

Originaire d'une riche famille equestre de Volterra, en Etrurie, Aules Persius Flecus ne tarde pas a rejoindre Rome ou il recut l'education de Remmius Palaemon, le grammairien, et surtout du stoicien L. Annaeus Cornutus. Celui-ci lui fit faire la rencontre de Lucain et de Thrasea... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

The Satires of Persius is a book containing a collection of satirical poems by the Roman poet Persius, originally written in the 1st century AD. This edition, published in 1875, includes English notes based on those of Macleane and Conington, two prominent scholars of classical... Read Full Overview

As outspoken in his day as Richard Dawkins or Christopher Hitchens are today, American freethinker and author ROBERT GREEN INGERSOLL (1833-1899) was a notorious radical whose uncompromising views on religion and slavery (they were bad, in his opinion), women's suffrage (a good... Read Full Overview

""The Satires of Persius Translated: With Notes"" is a book originally published in 1799. It is a collection of satirical poems written by the Roman poet Persius, translated into English by an unknown translator. The book includes notes that provide context and explanation for... Read Full Overview