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Martial
Prof Lindsay C. Watson
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Description for Martial
Paperback. 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. Series: Understanding Classics. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; 2ADL; DSBB; HBJD; HBLA1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 141 x 215 x 18. Weight in Grams: 260.
Marcus Valerius Martialis, or Martial (born between 38 and 41 CE, died between 102 and 104 CE) is celebrated for his droll, frequently salacious, portrayal of Roman high and low society during the first century rule of the emperors Domitian, Nerva and Trajan. Considered the 'inventor' of the modern epigram, Martial was a native of Hispania, who came to Rome in the hope of securing both patronage and advancement. From the bath-houses, taverns and gymnasia to the sculleries and slave-markets of the capital, Martial in his famous Epigrams sheds merciless light on the hypocrisies and sexual mores or rich and ... Read more
Marcus Valerius Martialis, or Martial (born between 38 and 41 CE, died between 102 and 104 CE) is celebrated for his droll, frequently salacious, portrayal of Roman high and low society during the first century rule of the emperors Domitian, Nerva and Trajan. Considered the 'inventor' of the modern epigram, Martial was a native of Hispania, who came to Rome in the hope of securing both patronage and advancement. From the bath-houses, taverns and gymnasia to the sculleries and slave-markets of the capital, Martial in his famous Epigrams sheds merciless light on the hypocrisies and sexual mores or rich and ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Series
Understanding Classics
Condition
New
Number of Pages
192
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781780766379
SKU
V9781780766379
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About Prof Lindsay C. Watson
Lindsay C Watson is Associate Professor of Classics and Ancient History at the University of Sydney. Patricia Watson is Honorary Associate in Classics and Ancient History at the same institution. Lindsay C Watson is the author of A Commentary on Horace's Epodes and Arae: The Curse Poetry of Antiquity. Patricia Watson is the editor (with Lindsay C Watson) of Martial: ... Read more
Reviews for Martial
'Lindsay and Patricia Watson, two of the foremost Martial scholars, provide the perfect introduction to this important poet in their up to date and readable survey. While they cover the full range of issues raised by Martial's epigrams, particular attention is paid to Martial's humour and artistry, illustrated by acute readings of selected (and unexpurgated) epigrams. The trends and controversies ... Read more