Martial's Epigrams
Translations and Imitations

Originally published in 1924, this book contains modern and stylish translations of 701 of Martial's epigrams.

A. L. Francis (Author), H. F. Tatum (Author)

9781107695153, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 22 May 2014

254 pages
20.3 x 13.3 x 1.5 cm, 0.29 kg

Originally published in 1924, this book contains modern and stylish translations of 701 of Martial's epigrams. Francis and Tatum convey the spirited wit and modernity of Martial's poems by employing modern turns of phrase and references to subjects from Shakespeare to cricket. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the modern reception of the Classical world and of Classical literature.

Martial's Epigrams: translations and imitations.

Subject Areas: Classical history / classical civilisation [HBLA1]