{"product_id":"the-epigrams-dual-language-edition-penguin-classics-latin-edition","title":"The Epigrams: Dual Language Edition (Penguin Classics) (Latin Edition)","description":"Martial, like many of the Latin poets, was born in Bibilis, Spain, probably around 38-41 AD. He appears to have lived in Rome for nearly thirty-four years, under the patronage of the great Spaniard Senaca, the Younger. He belonged to a class of intellectuals who were in resolute opposition to the emperor Domitian, so many times figures like Cicero, Brutus, and Pompey are used as literary devices against the crazed tyrant. Martial's poems are definitely modelled off of Catullus' epigrams and elegiac verses, although they are different in meaning and theme. These poems are hilarious and audacious, cruel, lewd, charming, spiteful, and creative; and they bring to life the social and political milieu of Rome.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0140443509\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.0140443509.A\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Acceptable\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Martial|Mitchie, James\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: This copy has clearly been enjoyed—expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong, and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41500129624122,"sku":"DBV.0140443509.A","price":7.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/0140443509-0.jpg?v=1783056463","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/the-epigrams-dual-language-edition-penguin-classics-latin-edition","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}