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  • Concerning Justice

    by Lucilius A. Emery ...
    "Concerning Justice" by Lucilius A. Emery delves into the intricate nature of justice and its implications in society. Emery explores various philosophical perspectives on justice, examining how it shapes human interactions and societal structures. Through a blend of theoretical discourse and practical examples, the book challenges readers to reflect on their own understanding of justice. The ... Read more

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  • The Satires of Juvenal, Persius, Sulpicia, and Lucilius (Annotated)

    Enriched Edition. Literally translated into English prose, with notes, chronological tables, arguments, &c

    by Persius, Gaius Lucilius, Juvenal, Sulpicia, Nolan Langforde ...
    Translated by Lewis Evans, William Gifford ...
    The Satires of Juvenal, Persius, Sulpicia, and Lucilius gathers a foundational spectrum of Roman satiric writing, tracing the genre's movement from republican moral commentary to imperial invective, philosophical compression, and urbane social critique. Its poems expose corruption, vanity, hypocrisy, sexual politics, patronage, literary pretension, and the anxieties of public life, while ranging ... Read more

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  • Concerning Justice

    Exploring the Moral Implications of Ancient Philosophy on Justice

    by Lucilius A. Emery ...
    In "Concerning Justice," Lucilius A. Emery explores the intricate nature of justice, delving into its philosophical implications and societal applications. Utilizing a blend of analytical discourse and narrative storytelling, Emery draws from historical precedents, contemporary case studies, and moral philosophy to create a rich tapestry of thought that challenges readers to reflect on the ... Read more

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  • The Satires of Juvenal, Persius, Sulpicia, and Lucilius

    Enriched edition. Literally translated into English prose, with notes, chronological tables, arguments, &c

    by Persius, Gaius Lucilius, Juvenal, Sulpicia, Cassia Vexley ...
    Translated by Lewis Evans, William Gifford ...
    In 'The Satires of Juvenal, Persius, Sulpicia, and Lucilius,' readers are invited to journey through the rich tapestry of Roman satire, a genre that has shaped the contours of literary expression since antiquity. This anthology presents a striking array of works that capture the wit, irony, and critical eye turned towards society by these storied authors. From Persius's biting observations to the ... Read more

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  • The Fragments of Lucilius Illustrated

    by Gaius Lucilius ...
    Series Book 159 - Delphi Ancient Classics
    Flourishing in the second century BC, Gaius Lucilius was the earliest Roman satirist. Revered by Cicero, Horace and Juvenal and called by some the inventor of poetical satire, he fashioned his own unique form that owed little to the Greeks. Instead, Lucilius chose for his subject the familiar concerns of everyday life, including politics, wars, justice, eating and drinking, money-making and ... Read more

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  • The Classics of Ancient Rome: 30+ Masterpieces of Latin Literature

    Epic, Satire, History, Philosophy, and Politics from the Republic to the Empire

    by Ovid, Horace, Virgil, Plutarch, Livy, Suetonius, Tacitus, Polybius, Ammianus Marcellinus, Sallust, Marcus Tullius Cicero, Julius Caesar, Emperor of Rome Augustus, Lucius Annaeus Seneca, Pliny the Elder, Pliny the Younger, Flavius Josephus, Sextus Julius Frontinus, Marcus Aurelius, Titus Lucretius Carus, Terence, Tibullus, Petronius Arbiter, Juvenal, Persius, Sulpicia, Lucilius, Lucius Apuleius ...
    The Classics of Ancient Rome: 30+ Masterpieces of Latin Literature surveys the intellectual and imaginative range of Roman antiquity through epic, lyric, elegy, satire, drama, philosophy, oratory, biography, military writing, and historiography. Canonical poetic experiments stand alongside political speeches, imperial annals, and reflections on ethics, nature, and power. By placing works of ... Read more

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  • The Greatest Classics of Roman Literature

    Epic, History, Philosophy, Satire, and the Voices of Republic and Empire

    by Plutarch, Livy, Suetonius, Tacitus, Polybius, Ammianus Marcellinus, Sallust, Marcus Tullius Cicero, Julius Caesar, Emperor of Rome Augustus, Lucius Annaeus Seneca, Pliny the Elder, Pliny the Younger, Flavius Josephus, Sextus Julius Frontinus, Marcus Aurelius, Titus Lucretius Carus, Terence, Ovid, Horace, Virgil, Tibullus, Petronius Arbiter, Juvenal, Persius, Sulpicia, Lucilius, Lucius Apuleius ...
    The Greatest Classics of Roman Literature gathers the capacious record of Rome's imaginative, political, philosophical, and historical self-fashioning. Epic, lyric, elegy, satire, comedy, romance, oratory, memoir, technical prose, natural inquiry, biography, and historiography appear in illuminating proximity. Monumental narratives of foundation and empire stand beside intimate poems of desire, ... Read more

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  • The Satires of Juvenal, Persius, Sulpicia, and Lucilius

    Literally translated into English prose, with notes, chronological tables, arguments, &c

    by Persius, Gaius Lucilius, Juvenal, Sulpicia ...
    Translated by Lewis Evans, William Gifford ...
    The Satires of Juvenal, Persius, Sulpicia, and Lucilius presents a compelling anthology exploring the multifaceted nature of Roman satire. This collection captures the nuanced social critique and rich literary traditions of ancient Rome through a diverse range of voices and styles. With works ranging from scathing denunciations of moral decay to insightful reflections on personal and societal ... Read more

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  • The Fragments of Lucilius (Illustrated)

    by Gaius Lucilius, Delphi Classics ...
    Series Book 159 - Delphi Ancient Classics
    Flourishing in the second century BC, Gaius Lucilius was the earliest Roman satirist. Revered by Cicero, Horace and Juvenal and called by some the inventor of poetical satire, he fashioned his own unique form that owed little to the Greeks. Instead, Lucilius chose for his subject the familiar concerns of everyday life, including politics, wars, justice, eating and drinking, money-making and ... Read more

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  • Lives of the Twelve Caesars

    by Gaius Suetonius ...
    According to Wikipedia, " The Twelve Caesars is a set of biographies of twelve successive Roman rulers, from Julius Caesar until Domitian, entitled De Vita Caesarum...It was written by Gaius Suetonius Tranquillus (ca. 69/75 after 130). The Twelve Caesars is considered very significant in antiquity and remains a primary source on Roman history. The book discusses the significant and critical period ... Read more

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