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Themes in Roman satire (Classical life and letters) - Hardcover

Rudd, Niall

 
9780715620144: Themes in Roman satire (Classical life and letters)

Synopsis

This text sets out to illuminate all the central themes of Roman satire. It offers a synchronic assessment of different aspects of the work of Lucilius, Horace, Persius and their aims; their styles; and their views on freedom of speech, class patronage, Greeks and sex. In addition it contains a sympathetic presentation in English of the poetry of Lucilius.

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