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Persius
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Roman poet and satirist (AD 34-62)

Also known as: Aulus Persius Flaccus, Aulus Flaccus Persius, Персий, برسيوس, ペルシウス, 柏修斯

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Known works

  • A New and Literal Translation of Juvenal and Persius: With Copious ...
  • A New and Literal Translation of Juvenal and Persius: With Copious Explanatory Notes, by which ...
  • A Translation of Juvenal and Persius Into English Verse: With I. A ...
  • The satires
  • Satiræ (1693)