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Martial / Lindsay C. Watson and Patricia Watson.
Language: English Original language: Latin Series: Understanding classicsPublication details: London : I.B.Tauris & Co Ltd, 2015.Description: xi, 174 p. ; 23 cmISBN:- 9781780766379
- 1780766378
- PA6507 .W38 2015
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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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Reception and scholarship --
The influence of Martial and subsequent poets.
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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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