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Book Synopsis: This volume presents a new commentary on the first book of satires of the Roman satirist Juvenal. In the Introduction Braund situates Juvenal within the genre of satire and demonstrates his originality in creating an angry character who declaims in the "grand style." The Commentary illuminates the content and style of Satires 1-5. The essays on each of the poems together with the overview of Book I in the Introduction present the first integrated reading of these Satires as an organic structure.
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Are you a fan of Roman literature? Do you appreciate biting satire that weaves together social commentary and sharp wit? Look no further, because we have the perfect book for you - Juvenal: Satires Book I (Cambridge Greek and Latin Classics). This volume presents a new and exciting commentary on the first book of satires by the renowned Roman satirist, Juvenal.
In this expertly crafted volume, the acclaimed author, Braund, situates Juvenal within the genre of satire and sheds light on his originality in creating an angry character who declaims in the "grand style." Braund's analysis brilliantly captures the essence of Juvenal's work and provides valuable insights into the content and style of Satires 1-5.
What sets this commentary apart is its integrated reading of these Satires as an organic structure. Braund's essays on each of the poems, coupled with the comprehensive overview of Book I in the introduction, offer a truly holistic approach to understanding Juvenal's masterful storytelling.
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