Publisher's Synopsis
Imitations Of Some Of The Epigrams Of Martial, Part 1-2 is a book written by Nathaniel Brassey Halhed and published in 1793. The book is a collection of imitations of the epigrams of the ancient Roman poet Martial. The imitations are written in English and are intended to capture the wit, humor, and satire of Martial's original works. The book is divided into two parts, with each part containing a selection of imitations. Part 1 contains 64 imitations, while Part 2 contains 49 imitations. The imitations cover a wide range of topics, including love, friendship, politics, and social commentary. Halhed was a British writer and linguist who was known for his work on the Bengali language. He was also a friend of the famous poet and philosopher Samuel Taylor Coleridge. In Imitations Of Some Of The Epigrams Of Martial, Halhed demonstrates his skill as a writer and his ability to capture the essence of Martial's poetry in the English language. Overall, Imitations Of Some Of The Epigrams Of Martial, Part 1-2 is a fascinating and entertaining read for anyone interested in classical literature, poetry, or satire. The book provides a unique perspective on the works of Martial and showcases Halhed's talent as a writer and translator.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.
