The Satires of Persius/Latin and English Text

Satire was seen by the Romans as their unique contribution to ancient literature. Aulus Persius Flaccus (A.D. 34-62) wrote in racy, innovative Latin six satires which illustrate Stoic popular morality with a wealth of real-life situations. His interest in poetic theory and stylistics, which partly accounts for his tantalising allusiveness, is equally significant. William Barr provides an authoritative commentary and a trenchant introduction. Guy Lee's verse translation will not disappoint those who already know his brilliant renderings of Ovid's Amores, Tibullus' Elegies and Virgil's Eclogues. Book jacket.