Martial XIV: The Apophoreta by T J Leary
Book XIV of Martial's epigrams, the Apophoreta, comprising of poetic couplets, is a source of information about one of the principal Roman festivals and about many everyday objects of first-century Rome. This book examines literary, linguistic and textual matters, and the work's social context.
Leary has set himself a heroic task, and.. has rendered a very signal service to us all... this book is a fund of learning. -- Journal of Roman Archaeology
Through all the multifarious foods, wines and objects (or indeed slaves), [Leary] offers a comprehensive guide ... The commentaries and the rich introductions are really helpful for all readers who want to approach Martial as literature or for details of the Saturnalia or patronage in general. * Classics for All Reviews *
Through all the multifarious foods, wines and objects (or indeed slaves), [Leary] offers a comprehensive guide ... The commentaries and the rich introductions are really helpful for all readers who want to approach Martial as literature or for details of the Saturnalia or patronage in general. * Classics for All Reviews *
T.J. Leary was Junior Lecturer in Classics at Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa, and now teaches Classics at Hampton School, UK. He also edited Martial XIII: Xenia, published by Bloomsbury.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781350005402 |
| ISBN 10 | 1350005401 |
| Title | Martial XIV: The Apophoreta |
| Author | T J Leary |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 2016-09-22 |
| Number of pages | 350 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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