Description

and Persius, translated by William Gifford, is a collection of satirical poems by two ancient Roman poets, Juvenal and Persius. The book is the second volume of a series of translations of the works of Juvenal and Persius by Gifford. The poems in this volume cover a wide range of topics, including politics, religion, and social issues. They are known for their biting wit and scathing criticisms of Roman society. The translations are faithful to the original Latin texts, and Gifford provides extensive notes and commentary to help readers understand the context and meaning of the poems. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the literature and culture of ancient Rome.In Two Volumes.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.