Thirteen Satires of Juvenal

This is Volume 1 of a complete edition of the thirteen satires of Juvenal, offering a window into the social and political life of ancient Rome through the sharp and critical lens of one of its most celebrated poets. Juvenal’s unflinching verse exposes the corruption, hypocrisy, and moral decay prevalent in Roman society during the late 1st and early 2nd centuries AD. His work, characterized by its biting wit and vivid imagery, continues to resonate with modern readers interested in the timeless themes of power, vice, and the human condition. This edition seeks to present Juvenal’s enduring observations on human nature, and includes the original Latin text along with detailed notes.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.