Decimus Junius Juvenalis, known as Juvenal, is one of the greatest satirists and moralists in history. His works, of which 16 are preserved, are scathing and unapologetic in their presentment of Rome and its citizens; Juvenal is also revered as a social historian for his vivid depictions of Latin life. He wrote his satires between 100 and 127 AD, and although his volumes of poetry were lost for several centuries, his rediscovered works introduced a tradition of satire that has been popular...

Juvenal's sixth Satire is a masterpiece of comic hyperbole, an outrageous rant against women and marriage which, in its breadth and density, represents the high point of the misogynistic literature of classical antiquity. The Introduction situates Juvenal within the wider tradition of Roman satire, interrogates afresh the poem's architecture and recurrent themes, shows how Juvenal systematically attributes to his monstrous women the inverse of the Roman wife's canonical virtues, traces the...

Juvenal’s ‘Satires’ are a vital source for the study of Latin literature, offering a lurid, comic and fascinating window into the world of ancient Rome. Delphi’s Ancient Classics series provides eReaders with the wisdom of the Classical world, with both English translations and the original Latin and Greek texts. This comprehensive eBook presents Juvenal’s complete extant works, with beautiful illustrations, rare texts and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1)* Beautifully i...

Decimus Junius Juvenalis, known as Juvenal, is one of the greatest satirists and moralists in history. His works, of which sixteen are preserved, are scathing and unapologetic in their presentment of Rome and its citizens. Juvenal is also revered as a social historian for his vivid depictions of Latin life. He wrote his satires between 100 and 127 AD, and although his volumes of poetry were lost for several centuries, his rediscovered works introduced a tradition of satire that has been po...

Every generation needs a new adaption of the Odyssey, if for no other reason than to remind us there is no other work in the history of literature compares to it (sorry J.J. and S. Kubrick). The present work is neither an adaptation nor a translation (in any sense), but a silly rendering of simply all the action in the work. And there's more than enough for a single movie! Try to imagine the Odyssey as part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (without throwing up!), and that's what you have h...

A playful, wicked satire of the current administration. Including such fun characters as U-Hawley, Empty G, Hogspit, and RFCK Jr., as they fumble their way to bringing down an entire regime. Funny, timely, and satisfying to a certain segment of the population.

The Outside World can be scary, especially for a little kid. While we want to make things comfortable for our little ones, we always want to impress upon then that running away from home is never a good idea. Written from a kid's point of view, DAN'S DUMB DECISION shares this important life lesson in a way your child will truly enjoy!

Have you ever longed for a journey that could unlock the boundless realms of Joy and Freedom within you? Look no further than "The Seed: Journeys of Joy and Freedom, Volume 1." This groundbreaking playbook by Gwen Juvenal holds the key to a transformative experience that bridges ancient wisdom with modern insight.How can one embark on a voyage of self-discovery, echoing the practices of shamans and plant medicine, while developing skills for a truer connection to one's inner source...

Are you ready to step into a joyful and liberating new adventure of life, leaving behind the feeling of being trapped within a small story? In this groundbreaking book, you will embark on a transformative inner journey, navigating the realms of your psyche with cutting-edge practices and advanced soul play, unlocking the stabilizing forces of your consciousness and shaping your reality with deep meaning.Join us on this captivating transformative inner journey and e...

"You can run and leave a place behind, but you can't leave behind what is running inside of you."A woman and a man, nearly destroyed by extreme violence, hatred and despair, follow a rare and unexpected path, and discover extreme forgiveness, love and hope.Three fishermen pull a near lifeless woman from the sea; having suffered unimaginable loss, Patricia's life is empty and her only motivation to go on is to bring the one responsible to justice. Always on the verg...

It is often said that to know Haiti is to love her, and getting to know Haiti is a process that must be undertaken with intention. Through this book, Dr. McCollum has invited readers to set aside pre-existing notions shaped by decades of news reports and headlines that can be recalled from memory, and to approach this wonderfully and rich complex place with open mindedness, curiosity, and respect. In doing so, one comes away with a deep appreciation for not just Haiti's history and culture...

The Greatest Classics of Roman Literature gathers the capacious record of Rome's imaginative, political, philosophical, and historical self-fashioning. Epic, lyric, elegy, satire, comedy, romance, oratory, memoir, technical prose, natural inquiry, biography, and historiography appear in illuminating proximity. Monumental narratives of foundation and empire stand beside intimate poems of desire, severe moral reflections, theatrical social observation, and accounts of military and civic powe...