Juvenal, Translated by Charles Badham, 1831
With an Appendix, Containing Imitations of the Third and Sixth Satires By Dr. Samuel Johnson.
18mo (160mmx105mm)
Printed in London by A. J. Valpy, M.A.
 
An excellent, reasonably priced, way to own a small part of history from the same year as Gramercy Park was deeded to New York City, the French Foreign Legion is founded and James Clark Ross locates the position of the Magnetic North Pole.
 
Juvenal's Satires, by Juvenal, a Roman poet from the early empire and translated by Charles Badham in 1831, is a classic work of Roman literature composed of sixteen satirical poems. These poems provide a scathing critique of Roman society, delving into its moral and social issues. Juvenal, a master of satire, uses his sharp wit to target the corruption, decadence, and vices of his contemporaries, offering a vivid and often humorous portrait of life in ancient Rome. Badham's translation aims to capture the biting tone and keen observations of the original Latin text, making it accessible to English-speaking audiences of the 19th century.