ISBN: 0856460192

[SR: 4948452], Paperback, [EAN: 9780856460197], Anvil Press Poetry, Anvil Press Poetry, Book, [PU: Anvil Press Poetry], Anvil Press Poetry, The Roman poet Persius, who lived from AD 34-62… Meer...

[SR: 4948452], Paperback, [EAN: 9780856460197], Anvil Press Poetry, Anvil Press Poetry, Book, [PU: Anvil Press Poetry], Anvil Press Poetry, The Roman poet Persius, who lived from AD 34-62, left a mere 650 lines of verse; enough, however, to have made him famous for his powerful and uncompromising satires on Roman society in the time of Nero. His poems were greatly admired by such contemporaries as the poets Lucan and Martial, and the critic Quintilian. Although he is not an easy poet, his work has retained its fascination and appeal throughout the centuries. His "Satires" was among the earliest printed books - the first edition was published in 1470 - and nearly sixty translations have been made into English. This is the first English edition of the fine version by the distinguished American poet W.S. Merwin. Professor William S. Anderson, a leading authority on Roman satire, has fully annotated the translations; in his introduction he explores the background to Persius' life and work, and sets the poems in an illuminating historical and critical perspective., 4477, Satire, 4456, Humor, 86, Humor & Entertainment, 1000, Subjects, 283155, Books, 2168, Ancient & Classical, 2159, Dramas & Plays, 17, Literature & Fiction, 1000, Subjects, 283155, Books, 8298098011, Ancient & Classical, 271623011, Ancient, Classical & Medieval, 10248, Poetry, 17, Literature & Fiction, 1000, Subjects, 283155, Books, 468236, Literature, 491406, American Literature, 491394, Creative Writing & Composition, 491408, English Literature, 491404, Literary Theory, 684272011, World Literature, 468206, Humanities, 465600, New, Used & Rental Textbooks, 2349030011, Specialty Boutique, 283155, Books<

1981, ISBN: 9780856460197

Anvil Press Poetry, 1981. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the I… Meer...

Anvil Press Poetry, 1981. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,250grams, ISBN:0856460192, Anvil Press Poetry, 1981, 0<

ISBN: 9780856460197

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ISBN: 9780856460197

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