M. Valerii Martialis Epigrammaton libri XII. Xeniorvm Lib. I, Apophoretorum Lib. I

MARTIALIS, Marcus Valerius

Editore: Baltazaris Belleri, 1622

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1622 1ed MARTIAL Epigrams Roman Poetry Natural History Xenia Apophoreta Douay "I live in a little cell, with a window that won't even close, In which Boreas himself would not want to live." Martial, Epigrams Martial was a 1st-century Roman poet from Spain most-known for his Epigrams. This important, early piece of Roman literature expresses details of life in Rome focusing in on the brutal daily life during the Roman Empire. Martial describes living conditions of Rome, corrupt physicians and senators, cruel treatment of slaves, and secrets and rumors of emperors. Because of the style of Martial s writing, he is often considered the first insult comic, as he used humor to disguise his disdain for the life with which he was so familiar. This 1622 was published in Douay, France by Belleri. Collected and edited by Matthew Roeder. This particular volume includes Martial s Xenia and Apophoreta which is Martial s perspective on natural history. Item number: #16016 Price: $550 MARTIALIS, Marcus Valerius M. Valerii Martialis Epigrammaton libri XII. Xeniorvm Lib. I, Apophoretorum Lib. I Dvaci [Douay, France]: Ex Typographia Baltazaris Belleri, 1622. Details: Collation: Complete with all pages o 326, [34] Language: Latin Binding: Vellum; secure Size: ~5in X 3.5in (13cm x 8cm) Our Guarantee: Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide. Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation! 16016 Photos available upon request. Codice articolo 16016

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Titolo: M. Valerii Martialis Epigrammaton libri XII....

Casa editrice: Baltazaris Belleri

Data di pubblicazione: 1622

Legatura: Hardcover

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