The Epigrams Of Marcus Valerius Martial: In Twelve Books (1782) - Paperback

by Marcus Valerius Martial (Author), James Elphinston (Foreword by)

The Epigrams of Marcus Valerius Martial: In Twelve Books is a collection of witty and satirical poems written by the Roman poet Marcus Valerius Martial. Originally published in 1782, this edition includes all twelve books of Martial's epigrams, which cover a wide range of topics including love, sex, politics, and social commentary. The poems are written in a concise and often humorous style, making them accessible to readers of all levels. Martial's work was highly influential in the development of Roman poetry and continues to be studied and appreciated today. This edition includes a detailed introduction and notes to help readers better understand the historical and cultural context of Martial's work.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.