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Latin Poetry - Persius - Roman Satirist

Aulus Persius Flaccus. Persius was a Roman poet from Etruria known for his satires.
  1. Roman Satire

Aulus Persius Flaccus

Aulus Persius Flaccus wrote Roman satire.

Persius

Basic information on Aulus Persius Flaccus -- Persius.

Suetonius - Life of Persius

Suetonius' biography of Persius.

Roots of Satire

Satire is the only literary genre the ancient Romans considered truly their own.

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