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Epigrammata

by Marcus Valerius Martialis · 1501

Poetry · ranked #19 in category

Reviewed by the Book Verdict editorial team

Despite his enduring popularity, Martial has recently suffered from serious critical neglect. The present work is the first edition of selections from Martial to be published for decades, and the firs

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Category
Poetry
First published
1501 · 1500s
Author
Marcus Valerius Martialis
Standing
Recommended

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