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This compact and critically uptodate introduction to Roman satire examinesthe development of the genre focusing particularly on the literary and socialfunctionality of satire. It considers why it was important to the Romans andwhy it still matters. Provides a compact and critically uptodate introductionto Roman satire. Focuses on the development and function of satire in literaryand social contexts. Takes account of recent critical approaches. Keeps theuninitiated reader in mind presuming no prior knowledge of the subject.Introduces each satirist in his own historical time and place including themasters of Roman satire Lucilius Horace Persius and Juvenal. Facilitatescomparative and intertextual discussion of different satirists. «
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