Satires of Persius Introduction, Text, Translation and Commentary

Satire was seen by the Romans as their unique contribution to ancient literature. Aulus Persius Flaccus (A.D. 34-62) wrote in racy, innovative Latin six satires which illustrate Stoic popular morality with a wealth of real-life situations. His interest in poetic theory and stylistics, which partly accounts for his tantalising allusiveness, is equally significant. William Barr provides an authoritative commentary and a trenchant introduction. Guy Lee's verse translation will not disappoint those who already know his brilliant renderings of Ovid's Amores, Tibullus' Elegies and Virgil's Eclogues. Book jacket.Barr, William is the author of 'Satires of Persius Introduction, Text, Translation and Commentary' with ISBN 9780905205656 and ISBN 0905205650.