Juvenal Satires I, III, X - Softcover

Rudd, Niall; Courtney, E.C.

 
9780865160392: Juvenal Satires I, III, X

Synopsis

Description
This introduction to three of Juvenal's satires aims to help intermediate high school or college readers understand the meaning of Juvenal's Latin. Satire I is Juvenal's explanation of why he writes poetry and satire. Satire III discusses why life in Rome has become intolerable. Satire X concerns itself with explaining why most prayers are misguided and, if answered, harmful.
Features

Introduction to Juvenal
Unadapted Latin text
Notes at back (with references to Gildersleeve's Latin Grammar and Woodcock's A New Latin Syntax)
Discussion questions, suggested exercises, and brief bibliography for each satire

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