D. Junii Juvenalis et Auli Persii Flacci Satyrae – Juvenal; Persius – 1671 | Satires with Schrevel Commentary

1671. Junii Juvenalis et Auli Persii Flacci Satyrae by Juvenal and Persius, printed in Leiden in 1671. 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.

Bibliographic Details

• Title: D. Junii Juvenalis et Auli Persii Flacci Satyrae
• Author(s): Decimus Junius Juvenalis; Aulus Persius Flaccus
• Contributor(s): Cornelius Schrevel (Commentary)
• Publisher: Lugd. Batav. (Leiden), Ex Officina Hackiana
• Edition: 1671 Edition
• Format: (8vo), single volume
• Binding: Full leather
• Size:  8 in x 5 in (20.3 cm x 12.7 cm)
• Collation: 604 pp
• Illustrations: Engraved title page
• Contents Include:
  • Satires of Juvenal
  • Satires of Persius
  • Commentary by Cornelius Schrevel

Condition:

Very Good. Full leather with some corner wear; the binding remains secure. Gilt decoration on spine retains brightness. Pages show mild age-related toning without damage or loss. Collation complete.

Why Collect This?

• Includes commentary by Cornelius Schrevel, known for numerous commentaries on Classical literature
• Classical Roman satire in original Latin
• Early Hackiana printing with engraved title

Item Number: # 29006