VENETIIS: Ex Aedibus Francisci Bindoni & Maphei Pasini. Anno a Virginis partu. 1523. Binding: Later, panelled, gilt embossed full calf; spine with five raised bands; all edges red., Notes: [Colophon:] VENETIIS: Ex Aedibus Francisci Bindoni & Maphei Pasini. Anno a Virginis partu. M D XXXXVIII.1523).
Juvenal was a Latin satirical poet of the late first century and early second century AD; his poetry (16), composed between 90 -127 A.D., was assembled in one volume. While not much is otherwise known about the author, his texts refer to the personages of his time. His works follow Lucilius' genre of Roman satire, as do Horace and Persius.
All his poetical works, satyrs or satura, are “in the Roman genre of satire, which, at its most basic in the time of the author, comprised a wide-ranging discussion of society and social mores in dactylic hexameter.[1] The sixth and tenth satires are some of the most renowned works in the collection. The poems are not individually titled, but translators have often added titles for the convenience of readers.”
, Size: Small Folio (296x208mm)., Illustration: Text in Latin.
Commentary in two columns surrounding central poetry.
Sixteen parts or satura poems in one volume.
Illustrated with device of an angel on the printed title and the verso of leaf 143; numerous wood cut historiated and decorative initials in two sizes - each ‘Satyra’ opens with a large initial beneath one small central woodcut illustration; small initials open surrounding commentaries. Commentary texts are arranged in two columns flanking the centrally positioned poetry.
, Pages: Ff: bl., [6] with title, ad lectorem, index, introduction to the author and work, etc.; [lacks A1-8]; 9-143, printer’s device, bl.; Collation: bl. *⁶ , B1-S⁸, bl., Category: Book Early Printed 1500; Book Literature;. Attractive, later calf; title reinforced; some expertly restored; some age-related light spots; lacks leaves A1-8; overall, an attractive and very good copy of this rare work. Item #B6822

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