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In an age of sound bite, what sort of author could be relevant than a master of epigram? Martial, the influential epigrammatist of classical antiquity, was just such a virtuoso of form, but despite his pertinence to culture, his work has been neglected. This book provides an insightful tour of his works, shedding light on Roman poet's world.

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"An exceptionally intelligent account of Martial and his poetic project. With his lucid and insightful analyses, William Fitzgerald persuasively argues that, far from being a poet for intermittent sampling, Martial offers us a significant voice in the history of Latin letters. Fitzgerald rises admirably to the challenge that Martial has bequeathed to posterity." - Shadi Bartsch, University of Chicago"

Martial The World of the Epigram

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      Publisher: The University of Chicago Press
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 3/15/2007 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780226252537, 978-0226252537
      ISBN10: 0226252531
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      ELT & Literary Studies Literary studies: ancient, classical

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      Book Synopsis
      In an age of sound bite, what sort of author could be relevant than a master of epigram? Martial, the influential epigrammatist of classical antiquity, was just such a virtuoso of form, but despite his pertinence to culture, his work has been neglected. This book provides an insightful tour of his works, shedding light on Roman poet's world.

      Trade Review
      "An exceptionally intelligent account of Martial and his poetic project. With his lucid and insightful analyses, William Fitzgerald persuasively argues that, far from being a poet for intermittent sampling, Martial offers us a significant voice in the history of Latin letters. Fitzgerald rises admirably to the challenge that Martial has bequeathed to posterity." - Shadi Bartsch, University of Chicago"

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