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Martial / Lindsay C. Watson and Patricia Watson.

By: Contributor(s): Language: English Original language: Latin Series: Understanding classicsPublication details: London : I.B.Tauris & Co Ltd, 2015.Description: xi, 174 p. ; 23 cmISBN:
  • 9781780766379
  • 1780766378
Subject(s): Genre/Form: LOC classification:
  • PA6507 .W38 2015
Contents:
Why read Martial? -- Obstacles to the understanding and appreciation of Martial -- Martial's humour -- Some characteristics of Martial's poetry -- Reception and scholarship -- The influence of Martial and subsequent poets.
Summary: Marcus Valerius Martialis is celebrated for his droll, frequently salacious, portrayal of Roman high and low society during first century rule of the emperors Domitian, Nerva and Trajan. This title provides an overview - for students of classics and ancient history, as well as comparative literature - of the chief themes of his sardonic writings.
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Books Books American University in Dubai American University in Dubai Non-fiction Main Collection PA 6507 .W38 2015 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 5165091
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 161-167) and indexes.

Why read Martial? --
Obstacles to the understanding and appreciation of Martial --
Martial's humour --
Some characteristics of Martial's poetry --
Reception and scholarship --
The influence of Martial and subsequent poets.

Marcus Valerius Martialis is celebrated for his droll, frequently salacious, portrayal of Roman high and low society during first century rule of the emperors Domitian, Nerva and Trajan. This title provides an overview - for students of classics and ancient history, as well as comparative literature - of the chief themes of his sardonic writings.

Includes test in English and Latin.

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