The Satires of A. Persius Flaccus By: Persius
The Satires of A. Persius Flaccus by Persius is a brilliant collection of thought-provoking and vividly articulated satires. Through his powerful and witty writing, Persius takes readers on a journey of introspection and criticism of societal norms and behaviors. His sharp observations on hypocrisy, greed, and self-righteousness are as relevant today as they were in ancient Rome. Persius' poetic voice is both incisive and engaging, laced with humor and sarcasm that make his critiques all the more impactful. Each satire is meticulously crafted, weaving together profound insights with a keen sense of irony. The themes explored in the satires are wide-ranging, from the corruption of power to the pitfalls of pretentiousness and false piety. While some of the references and allusions may be unfamiliar to modern readers, the timeless truths at the heart of Persius' satires resonate strongly. The vivid imagery and compelling language used by Persius draw readers in, challenging them to reflect on the follies of human nature and the complexities of morality. Overall, The Satires of A. Persius Flaccus is a captivating and thought-provoking read that offers a fascinating glimpse into the social and political landscape of ancient Rome. Persius' unique blend of wit, wisdom, and insight makes this collection a truly timeless and enduring work of satire. First Page: [Transcriber's Note: This text is intended for users whose text readers cannot use the "real" (unicode/utf 8) version of the file. Greek has been transliterated and shown between marks. Other characters that could not be fully displayed have been "unpacked" and shown between braces: [)a] [)e] short vowels (printed with breve symbol) [ a] [ e] [ i] [ o] long vowels (printed with macron) In the Notes, the name "Vanicek" is given without hacek. In the printed text, emphasis within italicized passages was shown by gesperrt (spaced out) text. This is shown here with marks, as is boldface type. Bold and gesperrt never occur in the same contexts. Italics are shown by lines . In the Critical Appendix, superscript alpha and omega are shown as {a} and {w}. The Notes and Critical Appendix were printed in a block at the end of the book. For this e text, they have been regrouped so each Satire with its notes forms a discrete unit. In addition, the Satires alone totaling about 700 lines have been repeated at the beginning of the text, before the Introduction.] THE SATIRES of A. PERSIUS FLACCUS Edited By BASIL L. GILDERSLEEVE, Ph.D. (Göttingen), LL.D... Continue reading book >>

The Satires of A. Persius Flaccus By: Persius

The Satires of A. Persius Flaccus by Persius is a brilliant collection of thought-provoking and vividly articulated satires. Through his powerful and witty writing, Persius takes readers on a journey of introspection and criticism of societal norms and behaviors. His sharp observations on hypocrisy, greed, and self-righteousness are as relevant today as they were in ancient Rome.

Persius' poetic voice is both incisive and engaging, laced with humor and sarcasm that make his critiques all the more impactful. Each satire is meticulously crafted, weaving together profound insights with a keen sense of irony. The themes explored in the satires are wide-ranging, from the corruption of power to the pitfalls of pretentiousness and false piety.

While some of the references and allusions may be unfamiliar to modern readers, the timeless truths at the heart of Persius' satires resonate strongly. The vivid imagery and compelling language used by Persius draw readers in, challenging them to reflect on the follies of human nature and the complexities of morality.

Overall, The Satires of A. Persius Flaccus is a captivating and thought-provoking read that offers a fascinating glimpse into the social and political landscape of ancient Rome. Persius' unique blend of wit, wisdom, and insight makes this collection a truly timeless and enduring work of satire.

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[Transcriber's Note:

This text is intended for users whose text readers cannot use the "real" (unicode/utf 8) version of the file. Greek has been transliterated and shown between marks. Other characters that could not be fully displayed have been "unpacked" and shown between braces:

[)a] [)e] short vowels (printed with breve symbol) [ a] [ e] [ i] [ o] long vowels (printed with macron)

In the Notes, the name "Vanicek" is given without hacek.

In the printed text, emphasis within italicized passages was shown by gesperrt (spaced out) text. This is shown here with marks, as is boldface type. Bold and gesperrt never occur in the same contexts. Italics are shown by lines . In the Critical Appendix, superscript alpha and omega are shown as {a} and {w}.

The Notes and Critical Appendix were printed in a block at the end of the book. For this e text, they have been regrouped so each Satire with its notes forms a discrete unit. In addition, the Satires alone totaling about 700 lines have been repeated at the beginning of the text, before the Introduction.]

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