Martial, the father of the epigram, was one of the brilliant provincial poets who made their literary mark on first-century Rome. His Epigrams can be affectionate or cruel, elegiac or playful; they target every element of Roman society, from slaves to schoolmasters to, above all, the aristocratic elite. With wit and wisdom, Martial evokes not "the grandeur that was Rome," but rather the timeless themes of urban life and society.
| ISBN: | 9780375760426 |
| Publication date: | 13th August 2002 |
| Author: | Martial, James Michie |
| Publisher: | Modern Library an imprint of Random House Publishing Group |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 199 pages |
| Series: | The Modern Library Classics |
| Genres: |
Poetry Narrative theme: Sense of place |