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Martial's Epigrams: Translations and Imitations
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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Martial's Epigrams: Translations and Imitations
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) A. L. Francis
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By (author) H. F. Tatum
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:254 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 203,Width 133 |
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| Category/Genre | Literary studies - classical, early and medieval |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9781107695153
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| Classifications | Dewey:878.0102 |
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| Audience | | Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly | |
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Cambridge University Press
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| Imprint |
Cambridge University Press
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| Publication Date |
22 May 2014 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
Originally published in 1924, this book contains modern and stylish translations of 701 of Martial's epigrams. Francis and Tatum convey the spirited wit and modernity of Martial's poems by employing modern turns of phrase and references to subjects from Shakespeare to cricket. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the modern reception of the Classical world and of Classical literature.
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