Description

The Satyrs of Decimus Junius Juvenalis and of Aulus Persius Flaccus is a book written by Juvenalis, Decimus Junius and published in 1754. The book is a collection of satirical poems that explore the vices and follies of Roman society during the late first and early second centuries AD. The poems are written in a witty and biting style, and cover a wide range of topics, including corruption in politics, decadence in the upper classes, and the hypocrisy of religious leaders. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part containing the satirical works of Juvenalis and the second part containing the works of Aulus Persius Flaccus. Overall, The Satyrs of Decimus Junius Juvenalis and of Aulus Persius Flaccus is a fascinating and insightful look into the culture and society of ancient Rome, and remains a classic of satirical literature to this day.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.