ISBN: 9780674996120 - juvenal and persius (loeb classical library, band 91) (13 Ergebnisse)

Hardback. Zustand: Good. Mordant verse satire.The bite and wit of two of antiquity?s best satirists are captured in this Loeb Classical Library edition. Persius (AD 34?62) and Juvenal (writing about sixty years later) were heirs to the style of Latin verse satire developed by Lucilius and Horace, a tradition mined in Susanna Braund?s introduction and notes. Her notes also give guidance to the literary and historical allusions that pepper Persius? and Juvenal?s satirical poems?which were clearly aimed at a sophisticated urban audience. Both poets adopt the mask of an angry man, and sharp criticism of the society in which they live is combined with flashes of sardonic humor in their satires. Whether targeting common and uncommon vices, the foolishness of prayers, the abuse of power by emperors and the Roman elite, the folly and depravity of Roman wives, or decadence, materialism, and corruption, their tone is generally one of righteous indignation. Juvenal and Persius are seminal as well as stellar figures in the history of satirical writing. Juvenal especially had a lasting influence on English writers of the Renaissance and succeeding centuries.…

Zustand: Very Good. Very Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Mordant verse satire.The bite and wit of two of antiquitys best satirists are captured in this Loeb Classical Library edition. Persius (AD 3462) and Juvenal (writing about sixty years later) were heirs to the style of Latin verse satire developed by Lucilius and Horace, a tradition mined in Susanna Braunds introduction and notes. Her notes also give guidance to the literary and historical allusions that pepper Persius and Juvenals satirical poemswhich were clearly aimed at a sophisticated urban audience. Both poets adopt the mask of an angry man, and sharp criticism of the society in which they live is combined with flashes of sardonic humor in their satires. Whether targeting common and uncommon vices, the foolishness of prayers, the abuse of power by emperors and the Roman elite, the folly and depravity of Roman wives, or decadence, materialism, and corruption, their tone is generally one of righteous indignation. Juvenal and Persius are seminal as well as stellar figures in the history of satirical writing. Juvenal especially had a lasting influence on English writers of the Renaissance and succeeding centuries. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

HRD. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 560 pages. 6.75x4.50x0.75 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Original gilt lettered red cloth, dust jacket, edited and translated by Susanna Morton Braund, XI,(3),536,(8) pages, reprinted, text in Latin and English, 8vo. Loeb Classical Library 91.; Small tear (3.5cm) dust jacket closed.

Zustand: New. pp. xi + 536.

Zustand: New. Bite and wit characterize two seminal and stellar authors in the history of satirical writing, Persius (34 62 CE) and Juvenal (writing about sixty years later). The latter especially had a lasting influence on English writers of the Renaissance and succeeding centuries. Translator(s): Braund, Professor Susanna Morton. Series: Loeb Classical Library. Num Pages: 512 pages. BIC Classification: 2ADL; DCF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 172 x 116 x 33. Weight in Grams: 408. . 2004. 1st Edition. Hardcover. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. …

Zustand: New. In English.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Mordant verse satire.The bite and wit of two of antiquity's best satirists are captured in this Loeb Classical Library edition. Persius (AD 34-62) and Juvenal (writing about sixty years later) were heirs to the style of Latin verse satire developed by Lucilius and Horace, a tradition mined in Susanna Braund's introduction and notes. Her notes also give guidance to the literary and historical allusions that pepper Persius' and Juvenal's satirical poems-which were clearly aimed at a sophisticated urban audience. Both poets adopt the mask of an angry man, and sharp criticism of the society in which they live is combined with flashes of sardonic humor in their satires. Whether targeting common and uncommon vices, the foolishness of prayers, the abuse of power by emperors and the Roman elite, the folly and depravity of Roman wives, or decadence, materialism, and corruption, their tone is generally one of righteous indignation. Juvenal and Persius are seminal as well as stellar figures in the history of satirical writing. Juvenal especially had a lasting influence on English writers of the Renaissance and succeeding centuries.…

Zustand: NEW.

Zustand: New. Bite and wit characterize two seminal and stellar authors in the history of satirical writing, Persius (34-62 CE) and Juvenal (writing about sixty years later). The latter especially had a lasting influence on English writers of the Renaissance and succeedi.

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