Delphi Complete Works of Persius

by Persius, Delphi Classics (Editor), Lewis Evans (Translator)

A first century Roman poet of Etruscan origin, Persius wrote polished satires that reveal his interest in Stoicism and a strong criticism for what he considered to be the stylistic abuses of his poetic contemporaries. Like Juvenal who would write half a century later, Persius was the heir to the style of Latin verse satire developed by Lucilius and Horace, which were clearly aimed at a sophisticated and urban audience. He adopts the mask of an angry man, while his sharp criticism of the society in which he lives is combined with flashes of sardonic humor. Delphi’s Ancient Classics series provides eReaders with the wisdom of the Classical world, with both English translations and the original Latin texts. This comprehensive eBook presents Persius’ complete extant works, with illustrations, an informative introduction and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1)* Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Persius’ life and works* Features the complete extant works of Persius, in both English translation and the original Latin* Concise introduction to the poetry* Provides both verse and prose translations* Also includes the 1918 translation previously appearing in the Loeb Classical Library edition* Features the translators’ original footnotes, giving important contextual information* Excellent formatting of the texts* Easily locate the poems you want to read with individual contents tables* Provides a special dual English and Latin text, allowing readers to compare the sections paragraph by paragraph — ideal for Latin students* Features three biographies — discover Persius’ ancient world* Ordering of texts into chronological order and literary TranslationsBrief Introduction to PersiusLewis Evans’ Prose Translation, 1881William Gifford’s Verse Translation, 1881George Gilbert Ramsay’s Prose Translation, 1918The Latin TextContents of the Latin TextThe Dual TextDual Latin and English TextThe BiographiesThe Life of Aulus Persius Flaccus (c. 121) by SuetoniusAn Essay on the Roman Satirists (1881) by William GiffordLife of Persius (1918) by George Gilbert Ramsay

410 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 15, 2021

About the author

Aulus Persius Flaccus seu brevi Persius, poëta Romanus, natus est die 4 Decembris anno 34 Volaterris, in oppido Etruriae. Duodecim aut tredecim annos natus Romam missus est ut in litterarum studium incumberet, ibique Annaeo Cornuto philosopho Stoico occurrit. Sex saturas (Saturae) scripsit.