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The Satires of Decimus Junius Juvenalis: and of Aulus Persius Flaccus is a scholarly compilation of the works of two prominent Roman poets. Juvenalis, known for his wit and sarcasm, wrote satirical poems that criticized the moral decay and political corruption of his era. Persius Flaccus, another satirist, also composed poems that targeted the vices and follies of his contemporaries. This volume offers a comprehensive collection of their satirical writings, providing insight into the social and political landscape of ancient Rome.
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