Godwin, Dr John
Juvenal Satires: A Selection
- ISBN 13:
- 9781350156524
- author:
- Godwin, Dr John
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Bloomsbury Academic
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 184
- Dimensions:
- 2.5 x 13.8 x 13.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, Ancient, Rome,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Explore the witty and incisive world of Roman verse satire with this selection from Juvenal's works.
This edition covers key texts for A-Level study, including Satire 6, which critiques women and marriage, and Satires 14 and 15, which tackle parental influence on education and Egyptian cannibalism. Juvenal's poetry offers a sharp and often humorous view of the early Roman Empire.
With full Latin text, commentary, and vocabulary, as well as an introduction to the prescribed material, this book provides a comprehensive resource for students of ancient Rome and its literature.
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