Aulus Persius Flaccus (persius) Decii Junii Juvenalis Acquinatis Satire Decem et Sex

This 1845 edition brings together the complete satires of Juvenal and Persius, two of Rome's most influential moral and social critics. Juvenal's sixteen satires offer a vivid, biting portrait of Roman society, while Persius' six satires provide a more stoic, introspective counterpoint. Nineteenth-century editions such as this were used in classical education and remain valued for their scholarly notes. A solid, collectible example of Victorian classical pedagogy and the long tradition of Latin satire in print. Provenance: printed presentation inscription from Edward Craven Hawtrey (1789-1862). Headmaster of Eton (1834-1852), upon his departure from Eton, 1850. Full leather, rebacked, gilt lettering and decoration, all edges gilt, marbled endpapers, very minor foxing.