The Satires of Juvenal, Persius, Sulpicia, and Lucilius (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Literally translated into English prose, with notes, chronological tables, arguments, &cBy Persius, Gaius Lucilius, Juvenal, Sulpicia
Length20h 38m
About this audiobook
The Satires of Juvenal, Persius, Sulpicia, and Lucilius gathers a foundational spectrum of Roman satiric writing, tracing the genre's movement from republican moral commentary to imperial invective, philosophical compression, and urbane social critique. Its poems expose corruption, vanity, hypocrisy, sexual politics, patronage, literary pretension, and the anxieties of public life, while ranging stylistically from conversational sharpness to dense allusiveness and thunderous rhetorical denunciation. Together, these works reveal satire as both literary art and civic instrument: a mode of laughter sharpened into ethical judgment. The contributors represent crucial stages in the development of Latin satire. Lucilius stands near the genre's formal beginning, giving Roman moral aggression a distinctive poetic vehicle; Persius brings Stoic discipline and intellectual difficulty to satiric speech; Juvenal amplifies indignation into one of antiquity's most powerful modes of social exposure; and Sulpicia offers a rare and invaluable female presence within a predominantly male literary tradition. Their voices reflect the pressures of Roman republican and imperial culture, illuminating how satire negotiated power, status, gender, and moral authority. This volume is ideal for readers seeking a concentrated encounter with Roman satire's range and legacy. It offers not merely isolated attacks on vice, but a dialogue across generations about public ethics, private conduct, and literary self-consciousness. Students, scholars, and general readers alike will find in it an instructive and stimulating introduction to the multiplicity of ancient satiric perspectives.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- An Introduction draws the threads together, discussing why these diverse authors and texts belong in one collection.
- Historical Context explores the cultural and intellectual currents that shaped these works, offering insight into the shared (or contrasting) eras that influenced each writer.
- A combined Synopsis (Selection) briefly outlines the key plots or arguments of the included pieces, helping readers grasp the anthology's overall scope without giving away essential twists.
- A collective Analysis highlights common themes, stylistic variations, and significant crossovers in tone and technique, tying together writers from different backgrounds.
- Reflection questions encourage readers to compare the different voices and perspectives within the collection, fostering a richer understanding of the overarching conversation.
Audiobook details
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GenrePoetry, Literary Classics
Length20 hrs 38 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 22, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Satires of Juvenal, Persius, Sulpicia, and Lucilius (Annotated)
26JUVENAL'S SATIRES.
2Introduction
27SATIRE I.
3Historical Context
28SATIRE II.
4Synopsis (Selection)
29SATIRE III.
5THE LIFE OF JUVENAL, BY WILLIAM GIFFORD, ESQ.
30SATIRE IV.
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6AN ESSAY ON THE ROMAN SATIRISTS, BY WILLIAM GIFFORD, ESQ.
31SATIRE V.
7CHRONOLOGY OF JUVENAL, PERSIUS, AND SULPICIA.
32SATIRE VI.
8APPENDIX, ON THE DATE OF JUVENAL'S SATIRES.
33SATIRE VII.
9ARGUMENTS OF THE SATIRES OF JUVENAL.
34SATIRE VIII.
10SATIRE I.
35SATIRE IX.
11SATIRE II.
36SATIRE X.
12SATIRE III.
37SATIRE XI.
13SATIRE IV.
38SATIRE XII.
14SATIRE V.
39SATIRE XIII.
15SATIRE VI.
40SATIRE XIV.
16SATIRE VII.
41SATIRE XV.
17SATIRE VIII.
42SATIRE XVI.
18SATIRE IX.
43PERSIUS.
19SATIRE X.
44PROLOGUE.
20SATIRE XI.
45SATIRE I.
21SATIRE XII.
46SATIRE II.
22SATIRE XIII.
47SATIRE III.
23SATIRE XIV.
48SATIRE IV.
24SATIRE XV.
49SATIRE V.
25SATIRE XVI.
50SATIRE VI.
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