The Satires Of Persius

The Satires of Persius is a book written by the Roman poet Persius, and this particular edition was published in 1875. The book is a collection of six satires, or poems, that criticize and ridicule various aspects of Roman society, including corruption, greed, and hypocrisy. The poems are written in a witty and sarcastic style, and they often use irony and exaggeration to make their point.This edition of the book includes English notes that are based on the earlier work of scholars Macleane and Conington. These notes provide additional context and explanation for the poems, including historical background and literary analysis. The book is intended for students of Latin and Roman literature, as well as anyone interested in the history and culture of ancient Rome.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.