Greek Epigram in the Roman Empire: Martial's Forgotten Rivals by Gideon Nisbet

Greek Epigram in the Roman Empire: Martial's Forgotten Rivals

Gideon Nisbet

256 pages first pub 2003 (editions)

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When we say "epigram," we mean "Martial"--whether we know it or not. After Martial, a Roman poet of the first century AD, epigram would always mean satirical epigram: a short, funny poem with a sting in its tail. But Martial was an imitator. He co...

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