Publisher's Synopsis
The Epigrams of Martial is a collection of witty and satirical poems written by the Roman poet Marcus Valerius Martialis, commonly known as Martial. Originally published in the first century A.D., this book contains over 1,500 epigrams, each one consisting of a short, pithy statement or observation on a wide range of topics, from love and sex to politics and social customs.This particular edition of The Epigrams of Martial was published in 1860 and features an English translation by the classicist Walter C.A. Ker. In addition to the translated text, the book includes an introduction to Martial's life and work, as well as notes and commentary on each of the epigrams.The Epigrams of Martial has been praised for its cleverness, humor, and insight into ancient Roman society. It remains a popular work of classical literature and continues to be studied and appreciated by scholars and readers alike.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.
