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This comprehensive English-language study examines the life, poetry and politics of the Roman poet Martial, tracing his fifteen books of epigrams and short poems from his death around AD 104 to the present day. The work explores Martial's defence of epigram as an art form, his distinctive style, wit and humour, alongside his imperial propaganda and controversial themes including misogyny and obscenity. The concluding sections investigate his celebrated reputation during the Renaissance period, followed by the censorship and neglect of his work until modern times, presenting all material through a contemporary objective lens for scholars and readers of classical literature.

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Martial: The Unexpected Classic provides the first full-length English study of the Roman poet's complete literary legacy and historical significance.

Cambridge University Press examines Martial's fifteen books of epigrams and short poems across nearly two millennia of survival and reception.

This work analyses Martial's defence of epigram as an art form, exploring his distinctive style, wit and humour throughout his poetry.

The study traces Martial's reputation through the Renaissance period and documents the later censorship and neglect of his work until contemporary revival.

Presents material on the Roman poet's imperial propaganda, obscenity and misogyny within modern objective scholarly frameworks.

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12 January 2008
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