Persius Summary

In the famous trio of Roman verse satirists--Horace, Persius, and Juvenal--Persius is now, but has not always been, the neglected middle child. His libellus (little book) of six satires in hexameter v... Read more

In the following lecture, originally delivered at Oxford University in 1855, Conington discusses Persius's life, influences, writings, and philosophy. It is my intention for the present to d... Read more

In the following excerpt, Tate contends that Persius's purpose in writing was to explain Stoic doctrine and that he consciously created a style that eschews pleasure. There is little need fo... Read more

In the following essay, Nisbet provides an overview of Persius's writings. Aules Persius died nineteen hundred years ago, on 24 November, a.d. 62: birthplace Volterra (Tuscany), rank equestr... Read more

In the following essay, Coffey argues that Persius did not include many autobiographical elements in his satires and that he had no interest in criticizing his contemporaries by name for their shortco... Read more

In the following excerpt, Morford praises Persius's style for its memorable metaphors, wide vocabulary, and colorful language. General Considerations Style is inseparable from moral values. ... Read more