Publisher's Synopsis
Juvenalis, Satirae 16: With English Notes (1862) is a book that contains the sixteenth satire of the Roman poet Juvenal, along with English notes. The satire is a scathing critique of the decadent and corrupt society of Rome during the reign of the Emperor Domitian. It focuses on the theme of sexual immorality and the degradation of traditional Roman values. The English notes provide explanations of difficult words, references to historical and mythological figures, and analysis of the satire's themes and literary techniques. The book is intended for students of Latin and Roman literature, as well as anyone interested in the history and culture of ancient Rome.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.