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Juvenal: Satires I, III, X

By Juvenal
Series: Latin Texts
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This edition provides an introduction to three of Juvenal's most influential satires. Satire I explores Juvenal's motivation for writing poetry and satire. Satire III critiques the intolerable aspects of life in ancient Rome. Satire X examines the futility and potential harm of most prayers if answered. Equipped with an introduction and commentary, this concise volume makes these complex Latin texts accessible for intermediate high school and early university readers.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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Ideal for students studying Latin literature at A-level or early university courses, as well as readers interested in classical Roman satire and cultural history.

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Juvenal: Satires I, III, X

This introduction to three of Juvenal's satires aims to
help intermediate high school or college readers understand the meaning
of Juvenal's Latin. Satire I is an explanation of why he writes
poetry and satire. III discusses why life in Rome has become
intolerable. X aims to explain why most prayers
are misguided and, if answered, harmful.

This introduction to three of Juvenal's satires aims to help intermediate high school or college readers understand the meaning of his Latin.

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

This introduction to three of Juvenal's satires aims to help intermediate high school or college readers understand the meaning of Juvenal's Latin. Satire I is Juvenal's explanation of why he writes poetry and satire. Satire III discusses why life in Rome has become intolerable. Satire X concerns itself with explaining why most prayers are misguided and—if answered—harmful.

This edition is made accessible in a concise format, with an introduction and commentary, providing insight into the three satires most frequently prescribed at A-level and early university courses. It has been constantly reprinted since its first publication, a testament to its success.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780906515037

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 June 1991

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bristol Classical Press

Edition: 2nd edition

Contributors:

  • Volume editor E. Courtney
  • Volume editor N. Rudd

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 6.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 220.0mm

Weight: 162g

Pages: 88

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Biography & Memoir Education & Reference Juvenal Non-Fiction Series: Latin Texts

About the Author

N. Rudd was co-editor of Cicero’s The Republic and The Laws.

E. Courtney was author of A Commentary on the Satires of Juvenal, editor of Archaic Latin Prose, The Poems of Petronius, and The Fragmentary Latin Poets.

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