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In the competitive literary circles of Augustan Rome, untalented hacks and envious critics wage a bitter war against true artistic genius. The battle lines are drawn between genuine poetic expression and the shallow, slanderous noise of jealous rivals. As the conflict escalates to the highest courts, the ultimate judgment forces the frauds to literally vomit up their pretentious vocabulary. Step into a fierce, satirical defense of artistic integrity against the relentless tide of mediocrity.
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Rating★★★ 2.9 (62)
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GenreLiterary Classics
Length5 hrs 27 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateApr 8, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1INTRODUCTION
2TO THE VIRTUOUS, AND MY WORTHY FRIEND MR. RICHARD MARTIN
3DRAMATIS PERSONAE (pt. 1)
4DRAMATIS PERSONAE (pt. 2)
5IMPRINT | DISCLAIMER
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