M. Valerii Martialis Spectacvlorvm
| Author | : Martial |
| Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
| Total Pages | : 411 |
| Release | : 2006-10-26 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780198144816 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0198144814 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (814 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis M. Valerii Martialis Spectacvlorvm by : Martial
Download or read book M. Valerii Martialis Spectacvlorvm written by Martial and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2006-10-26 with total page 411 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An edition of a collection of Latin epigrams by the poet Martial to celebrate games held in the Colosseum. An introduction sets the epigrams in their literary and social context. Each epigram is followed by an English translation and a detailed commentary discussing matters of linguistic, literary, and historical interest.