The Satires - Paperback

FormatBook

Language English

ISBN-13 / SKU 9780199540662

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by Juvenal (Author), Niall Rudd (Author), William Barr (Introduction by)

Commonly considered the greatest of Roman satirical poets, Juvenal is the author of sixteen satires of Roman society, notable for their pessimism and ironic humor. In this new translation of the Satires, Professor Rudd combines textual accuracy with colorful poetry, vividly conveying Juvenal's gift for evoking a wealth of imagery with a few economical phrases.

About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

Number of Pages: 304

Dimensions: 0.6 x 7.5 x 5 IN

Publication Date: August 01, 2008

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