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Select Epigrams of Martial Englished is a book that was first published in 1689. It is a collection of epigrams written by the Roman poet Marcus Valerius Martialis, who lived in the first century AD. The book contains a selection of these epigrams, translated into English by an unknown author. Epigrams are short poems that often have a witty or satirical tone. They were a popular form of poetry in ancient Rome, and Martial was one of the most famous writers of epigrams at the time. His poems cover a wide range of topics, from love and friendship to politics and social commentary. The English translations in this book aim to capture the spirit and style of Martial’s original Latin poems. They are written in rhyming couplets and use language that is both accessible and engaging. The book includes a preface that provides some background information on Martial and his work, as well as an index of first lines to help readers navigate the collection. Overall, Select Epigrams of Martial Englished is a fascinating glimpse into the world of ancient Rome and the art of epigrammatic poetry. It is a must-read for anyone interested in classical literature or the history of poetry.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.
