{"title":"Juvenal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJuvenal\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a profound exploration of Roman satire, capturing the sharp wit and critical eye that define this classical genre. Readers can immerse themselves in his incisive social commentary, expressed through eloquent and biting verse that remains influential in arts and culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection is ideal for those interested in classical literature and historical perspectives on society, providing valuable insights for both general readers and scholars within education and reference fields. \u003cem\u003eJuvenal's\u003c\/em\u003e works continue to provoke thought and reflection on human nature and societal norms.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-sixteen-satires-by-juvenal-9780140447040","title":"The Sixteen Satires","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn insight into the splendour, squalor and energy of everyday Roman life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerhaps more than any other writer, Juvenal (c. AD 55-138) captures the splendour, the squalor and the sheer energy of everyday Roman life. 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Her notes also give guidance to the literary and historical allusions that pepper Persius's and Juvenal's satirical poems—which were clearly aimed at a sophisticated urban audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBoth poets adopt the mask of an angry man, and sharp criticism of the society in which they live is combined with flashes of sardonic humour in their satires. Whether targeting common and uncommon vices, the foolishness of prayers, the abuse of power by emperors and the Roman elite, the folly and depravity of Roman wives, or decadence, materialism, and corruption, their tone is generally one of righteous indignation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eJuvenal and Persius\u003c\/em\u003e are seminal as well as stellar figures in the history of satirical writing. 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