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Greek Epigram in the Roman Empire: Martial s Forgotten Rivals
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Greek Epigram in the Roman Empire: Martial s Forgotten Rivals
when we say epigram, we mean martial whether we know it or not. after martial, a roman poet of the first century ad, epigram would always mean satirical epigram: a short, funny poem with a sting in its tail. but martial was an imitator. he copied and adapted the real innovators: the greekpoets who were already turning epigram into antiquity s sharpest and shortest form of satirical humor. this book finally gives them their due, uncovering a forgotten world of wicked puns and violent slapstick.
Productcode: 32085
Actors: Nisbet, Gideon
Category: BOOKS
SubCategories: GENERAL | ANCIENT | LITERARY CRITICISM | ANCIENT AND CLASSICAL; HISTORY
Format: HARDCOVER
Year released: 02/2004