1673 ENGLISH Juvenal Persius SATIRES Stoic Philosophy Illustrated Oxford Holyday

1673 ENGLISH Juvenal Persius SATIRES Stoic Philosophy Illustrated Oxford Holyday

“Many commit the same crime with a very different result. One bears a cross for his crime; another a crown.”

― Juvenal, The Satires

A rare 1673 printing of ‘The Satires’ of both Juvenal and Persius printed in Oxford by Downing. This collection of satirical poetry was written in the late 1^st and 2^nd 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.

This scarce, late 17^th-century edition was translated into English by Barten Holyday and features 52 impressive engravings throughout.

Item number: #8782

Price: $950

JUVENALIS, (Decimus Junius)

Decimus Junius Juvenalis & Aulus Persius Flaccus, translated & illustrated, as well with sculpture as notes.

Oxford: Printed by W. Downing, for F. Oxlad senior, J. Adams, and F. Oxlad Junior, 1673. First edition.

Details:

• Collation: Complete with all pages

o   [12], 341, [1]

o   52 engravings throughout

• Folding, full-page, and in-text
• References: Wing J 1276; Madan 2979
• Language: English
• Binding: Leather; tight & secure
• Size: ~11.5in X 7.5in (29cm x 19cm)
• Very rare and desirable

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