Epigrams

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.

Author: Martial
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Modern Library
Published: 08/13/2002
Series: Modern Library Classics
Pages: 240
Weight: 0.4lbs
Size: 8.10h x 5.18w x 0.52d
ISBN: 9780375760426
2002 Edition