1697 – Satires of Juvenal | Famous Description of Ancient Rome & Greek Mythology

A rare 1697 English printing of The Satires of Juvenal and Persius. This collection of satirical poetry was written in the late 1st and 2nd centuries and discuss society, social norms, irony, each of these providing insight to the morals and values of Roman life at the time. Juvenal outlines many of the concerns he has with Roman citizens including unfaithfulness and greed; issues he recognized as downfalls to society. Many of the satires include references to Greek and Roman mythology. This particular issue was translated by John Dryden and contains numerous full-page engravings, along with the complete satires of Persius.

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Satires of Decimus Junius Juvenalis
• Author(s): Decimus Junius Juvenalis; Aulus Persius Flaccus
• Contributor(s): John Dryden (Translator)
• Publisher: London: Printed for Jacob Tonson
• Edition: 1697 Edition
• Format: (12mo), single volume
• Binding: Leather spine with marbled boards
• Size:  7.5in x 5in (19.5cm x 13cm)
• Collation: [2], xc, 501, [3] pp.
  • (errors in pagination expected of this edition)
• Illustrations: 18 engraved plates
• Contents Include:
  • The Satires of Juvenal
  • The Satires of Persius
• Reference(s): Wing J 1290

Condition:

Very Good. Tight and secure binding with leather spine and marbled boards showing moderate age wear. Text block clean overall, with some toning and staining consistent with age. Engravings complete and well-preserved.

Why Collect This?

• Rare English edition of Juvenal translated by John Dryden
• Includes the complete satires of Persius with separate title
• Illustrated with 18 full-page engravings
• Desirable to collectors of satire, Roman classics, and early English translations

Item Number: # 29577