pickI'm probably more interested in this book as an artifact than for its contents, which were, nonetheless, interesting.
I picked up this 1901 edition in Durham, and the beautiful inscription shows that it was held by the St. Cuthbert's Society at the university. I can't quite make out the signature, but it looks like J. D. Hall, perhaps.
It was published jointly in Dublin & London, the little bookbinder's sticker suggesting this one was printed ⬇️
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As for Persius, satires work best when you know their targets, and my knowledge of Neronian Rome lets me down there, despite the internet. However, the vices of his aristocratic and Imperial targets are all too recognisable, so they do work for me on that level. Interesting, and short enough that I might revisit to see what more I can make of them. 2w