The Satires of Persius
by Aulus Persius Flaccus
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This classic edition, reissued here, was based on lectures delivered by John Connington during his tenure of the chair of Latin at Oxford in the middle years of the 19th century. Edited after his death, the book has been accepted as the definitive work on Persius.Tags
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Persius was a native of Etruria and was educated in Rome, where he became Lucan's friend. He wrote six satires in a somewhat contorted style, which inculcate Stoic morality. His sanity and wit have direct appeal. (Bowker Author Biography)
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- The Satires of Persius
- Original publication date
- c. 34-62
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- Rome, Roman Empire
- Original language
- Latin
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