num_pages: 240
description: Martial, the father of the epigram, was one of the brilliant provincial poets who made their literary mark on first-century Rome. His Epigrams can be affectionate or cruel, elegiac or playful; they target every element of Roman society, from slaves to schoolmasters to, above all, the aristocratic elite. With wit and wisdom, Martial evokes not “the grandeur that was Rome,” but rather the timeless themes of urban life and society.
language: English
title: Epigrams
titlecomplete: Epigrams (Modern Library Classics)
genres: Classics, Roman, History, Philosophy, Ancient History, Humor, Ancient, Literature, Poetry, Nonfiction
ratings_count: 873
publisher: Modern Library