Publisher's Synopsis
Imitations of Juvenal and Persius is a book written by Thomas Nevile and published in 1769. The book is a collection of satirical poems that imitate the style and themes of the Roman poets Juvenal and Persius. The poems cover a range of topics, including politics, religion, and social issues. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part containing imitations of Juvenal's satires and the second part containing imitations of Persius's satires. Each poem is written in rhymed couplets and is intended to mimic the tone and language of the original Latin texts. Nevile's imitations are notable for their wit and humor, as well as their commentary on contemporary English society. The poems often criticize the excesses of the wealthy and powerful, as well as the hypocrisy of religious leaders. Overall, Imitations of Juvenal and Persius is an engaging and entertaining work of satire that offers a unique perspective on 18th-century England.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.
