M. Terentii Varronis Saturarum Menippearum Reliquiae (1844) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781104187040)

M. Terentii Varronis Saturarum Menippearum Reliquiae is a book by the ancient Roman writer Varro, Marcus Terentius. This book was published in 1844 and is a collection of satirical writings by Varro, who was known for his wit and humor. The term ""Menippean satire"" refers to a style of satire that was popular in ancient Rome, which used a combination of prose and verse to mock societal norms and conventions. The book includes a variety of satirical pieces that cover topics such as politics, religion, and everyday life in ancient Rome. The book is considered a valuable resource for scholars studying ancient Roman literature and culture, as it provides insight into the social and political climate of the time. Overall, M. Terentii Varronis Saturarum Menippearum Reliquiae is an important work of satire from one of the most influential writers of ancient Rome.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Marcus Terentius Varro
ISBN-10: 1104187043
ISBN-13: 9781104187040
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 03/20/2009
Pages: 280
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.83lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.59d