The Satires. With a Translation and Commentary by John Conington. To Which is Prefixed a Lecture on the Life and Writings of Persius, Delivered at Oxford by the Same Author, January 1855. Edited by H. Nettleship
First published in 1872, this edition of Persius' satires features a translation and extensive commentary by the classicist John Conington, as well as a lecture on the life and works of the Roman poet by Henry Nettleship. The satires, which offer biting social commentary and critique of the Roman elite, are presented in their original Latin alongside Conington's English translations and Nettleship's insightful analysis. A must-read for students of classics and lovers of Roman literature. This work has been selected by ...
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First published in 1872, this edition of Persius' satires features a translation and extensive commentary by the classicist John Conington, as well as a lecture on the life and works of the Roman poet by Henry Nettleship. The satires, which offer biting social commentary and critique of the Roman elite, are presented in their original Latin alongside Conington's English translations and Nettleship's insightful analysis. A must-read for students of classics and lovers of Roman literature. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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