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  • The Satires of Juvenal, Persius, Sulpicia, and Lucilius

    Enriched edition. Literally translated into English prose, with notes, chronological tables, arguments, &c

    In 'The Satires of Juvenal, Persius, Sulpicia, and Lucilius,' readers are invited to journey through the rich tapestry of Roman satire, a genre that has shaped the contours of literary expression since antiquity. This anthology presents a striking array of works that capture the wit, irony, and critical eye turned towards society by these storied authors. From Persius's biting observations to the ... Leer más

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  • The Classics of Ancient Rome: 30+ Masterpieces of Latin Literature

    Epic, Satire, History, Philosophy, and Politics from the Republic to the Empire

    The Classics of Ancient Rome: 30+ Masterpieces of Latin Literature surveys the intellectual and imaginative range of Roman antiquity through epic, lyric, elegy, satire, drama, philosophy, oratory, biography, military writing, and historiography. Canonical poetic experiments stand alongside political speeches, imperial annals, and reflections on ethics, nature, and power. By placing works of ... Leer más

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  • The Fragments of Lucilius (Illustrated)

    Series Libro 159 - Delphi Ancient Classics
    Flourishing in the second century BC, Gaius Lucilius was the earliest Roman satirist. Revered by Cicero, Horace and Juvenal and called by some the inventor of poetical satire, he fashioned his own unique form that owed little to the Greeks. Instead, Lucilius chose for his subject the familiar concerns of everyday life, including politics, wars, justice, eating and drinking, money-making and ... Leer más

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  • The Fragments of Lucilius Illustrated

    Series Libro 159 - Delphi Ancient Classics
    Flourishing in the second century BC, Gaius Lucilius was the earliest Roman satirist. Revered by Cicero, Horace and Juvenal and called by some the inventor of poetical satire, he fashioned his own unique form that owed little to the Greeks. Instead, Lucilius chose for his subject the familiar concerns of everyday life, including politics, wars, justice, eating and drinking, money-making and ... Leer más

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  • Concerning Justice

    "Concerning Justice" by Lucilius A. Emery delves into the intricate nature of justice and its implications in society. Emery explores various philosophical perspectives on justice, examining how it shapes human interactions and societal structures. Through a blend of theoretical discourse and practical examples, the book challenges readers to reflect on their own understanding of justice. The ... Leer más

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  • Concerning Justice

    Exploring the Moral Implications of Ancient Philosophy on Justice

    In "Concerning Justice," Lucilius A. Emery explores the intricate nature of justice, delving into its philosophical implications and societal applications. Utilizing a blend of analytical discourse and narrative storytelling, Emery draws from historical precedents, contemporary case studies, and moral philosophy to create a rich tapestry of thought that challenges readers to reflect on the ... Leer más

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  • The Greatest Classics of Roman Literature

    Epic, History, Philosophy, Satire, and the Voices of Republic and Empire

    The Greatest Classics of Roman Literature gathers the capacious record of Rome's imaginative, political, philosophical, and historical self-fashioning. Epic, lyric, elegy, satire, comedy, romance, oratory, memoir, technical prose, natural inquiry, biography, and historiography appear in illuminating proximity. Monumental narratives of foundation and empire stand beside intimate poems of desire, ... Leer más

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  • The Satires of Juvenal, Persius, Sulpicia, and Lucilius (Annotated)

    Enriched Edition. Literally translated into English prose, with notes, chronological tables, arguments, &c

    The Satires of Juvenal, Persius, Sulpicia, and Lucilius gathers a capacious tradition of Roman social criticism, from the fragmentary beginnings of Lucilian hexameter to the compressed moral intensity of Persius, the theatrical indignation of Juvenal, and the distinctive intervention attributed to Sulpicia. Its works range from invective, parody, and philosophical admonition to acute portraits of ... Leer más

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  • The Satires of Juvenal, Persius, Sulpicia, and Lucilius (Annotated)

    Enriched Edition. Literally translated into English prose, with notes, chronological tables, arguments, &c

    The Satires of Juvenal, Persius, Sulpicia, and Lucilius gathers a foundational spectrum of Roman satiric writing, tracing the genre's movement from republican moral commentary to imperial invective, philosophical compression, and urbane social critique. Its poems expose corruption, vanity, hypocrisy, sexual politics, patronage, literary pretension, and the anxieties of public life, while ranging ... Leer más

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