The Satires. With a Translation and Commentary by John Conington. To Which is Prefixed a Lecture on the Life and Writings of Persius, Delivered at Oxf

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First published in 1872, this edition of Persius' satires features a translation and extensive commentary by the classicist John Conington, as well as a lecture on the life and works of the Roman poet by Henry Nettleship. The satires, which offer biting social commentary and critique of the Roman elite, are presented in their original Latin alongside Conington's English translations and Nettleship's insightful analysis. A must-read for students of classics and lovers of Roman literature.