Excerpt from Martial, the Epigrammatist, and Other Essays
At the request of a number of his students and asso ciates, I have collected a few of the less technical papers of my friend and colleague kirby F lower smith; and now, thanks to the liberal policy of the Johns Hopkins Press, I am able to offer them to a wider circle of read ers. As the two lectures on Ovid and Propertius may suggest, Professor smith was especially interested in the graeco-roman Elegy. I am sorry that I could not in clude here a somewhat similar study he had made of Tibullus. For this, I can only refer the reader to the introduction of his masterly edition of Tibullus (new York: American Book Co.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating life and literary output of Martial, the celebrated Roman epigrammatist. The author presents a comprehensive analysis of Martial's witty and incisive epigrams, which offer a vivid glimpse into the social and cultural landscape of ancient Rome. By situating Martial within the broader context of Greek and Roman literary traditions, the author sheds light on the enduring legacy of the epigrammatist's work. Exploring themes of patronage, ambition, and the complexities of urban life, this book offers a rich and nuanced understanding of Martial's contributions to classical literature, highlighting his enduring relevance as a master of satire and social commentary. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781330932469_0
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