A Companion to Persius and Juvenal
Josiah Osgood editor Susanna Braund editor
Format:Hardback
Publisher:John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Published:28th Sep '12
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A Companion to Persius and Juvenal breaks new ground in its in-depth focus on both authors as "satiric successors"; detailed individual contributions suggest original perspectives on their work, and provide an in-depth exploration of Persius' and Juvenal's afterlives.
- Provides detailed and up-to-date guidance on the texts and contexts of Persius and Juvenal
- Offers substantial discussion of the reception of both authors, reflecting some of the most innovative work being done in contemporary Classics
- Contains a thorough exploration of Persius' and Juvenal's afterlives
“Braund and Osgood's A Companion to Persius and Juvenalis an excellent book. Specialists, non-specialists, and students alike will find in this volume a comprehensive and spacious approach to these challenging poets.” (Phoenix, 1 May 2014)
“The whole book can be recommended, but I will single out a few chapters as especially interesting. . . In general, this is a useful book and a good first port-of-call for those new to the subjects.” (Religious Studies Review, 1 December 2013)
“This dense volume makes a stimulating contribution to the study of imperial Latin satire.” (Bryn Mawr Classical Review, 1 October 2013)
“Graced with a 40-page bibliography, this 600-page work should become indispensable to classical scholars and anyone interested in satire. Summing Up: Essential. Upper-level undergraduates and above.” (Choice, 1 July 2013)
ISBN: 9781405199650
Dimensions: 254mm x 180mm x 36mm
Weight: 1125g
640 pages