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
Length23h 58m
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
GenrePoetry, Literary Classics
Length23 hrs 58 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 22, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
57BOOK II.
2Introduction
58BOOK III.
3Historical Context
59BOOK IV.
4Synopsis (Selection)
60BOOK V.
5THE LIFE OF JUVENAL, BY WILLIAM GIFFORD, ESQ.
61BOOK VI.
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6AN ESSAY ON THE ROMAN SATIRISTS, BY WILLIAM GIFFORD, ESQ.
62BOOK VII.
7CHRONOLOGY OF JUVENAL, PERSIUS, AND SULPICIA.
63BOOK VIII.
8APPENDIX, ON THE DATE OF JUVENAL'S SATIRES.
64BOOK IX.
9ARGUMENTS OF THE SATIRES OF JUVENAL.
65BOOK X.
10SATIRE I.
66BOOK XI.
11SATIRE II.
67BOOK XII.
12SATIRE III.
68BOOK XIII.
13SATIRE IV.
69BOOK XIV.
14SATIRE V.
70BOOK XV.
15SATIRE VI.
71BOOK XVI.
16SATIRE VII.
72BOOK XVII.
17SATIRE VIII.
73BOOK XVIII.
18SATIRE IX.
74BOOK XIX.
19SATIRE X.
75BOOK XX.
20SATIRE XI.
76BOOK XXI.
21SATIRE XII.
77BOOK XXII.
22SATIRE XIII.
78BOOK XXIII.
23SATIRE XIV.
79BOOKS XXIV., XXV.
24SATIRE XV.
80BOOK XXVI.
25SATIRE XVI.
81BOOK XXVII.
26JUVENAL'S SATIRES.
82BOOK XXVIII.
27SATIRE I.
83BOOK XXIX.
28SATIRE II.
84BOOK XXX.
29SATIRE III.
85THE SATIRES OF DECIMUS JUNIUS JUVENALIS, AND OF AULUS PERSIUS FLACCUS. TRANSLATED INTO ENGLISH VERSE, BY WILLIAM GIFFORD, ESQ.
30SATIRE IV.
86SATIRE I.
31SATIRE V.
87SATIRE II.
32SATIRE VI.
88SATIRE III.
33SATIRE VII.
89SATIRE IV.
34SATIRE VIII.
90SATIRE V. TO TREBIUS.
35SATIRE IX.
91SATIRE VI. TO URSIDIUS POSTHUMUS.
36SATIRE X.
92SATIRE VII. TO TELESINUS.
37SATIRE XI.
93SATIRE VIII. TO PONTICUS.
38SATIRE XII.
94SATIRE IX. JUVENAL, NÆVOLUS.
39SATIRE XIII.
95SATIRE X.
40SATIRE XIV.
96SATIRE XI. TO PERSICUS.
41SATIRE XV.
97SATIRE XII. TO CORVINUS.
42SATIRE XVI.
98SATIRE XIII. TO CALVINUS.
43PERSIUS.
99SATIRE XIV. TO FUSCINUS.
44PROLOGUE.
100SATIRE XV. TO VOLUSIUS BITHYNICUS.
45SATIRE I.
101SATIRE XVI. TO GALLUS.
46SATIRE II.
102PERSIUS.
47SATIRE III.
103PROLOGUE.
48SATIRE IV.
104SATIRE I.
49SATIRE V.
105SATIRE II. TO PLOTIUS MACRINUS (ON HIS BIRTHDAY) .
50SATIRE VI.
106SATIRE III.
51SULPICIA.
107SATIRE IV.
52INTRODUCTION.
108SATIRE V. TO ANNÆUS CORNUTUS.
53SULPICIA.
109SATIRE VI. TO CÆSIUS BASSUS.
54FRAGMENTS OF LUCILIUS.
110Analysis
55INTRODUCTION.
111Reflection
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