Juvenal: Satires I, III, X

This introduction to three of Juvenal's satires aims to help intermediate high school or college readers understand the meaning of his Latin.

This introduction to three of Juvenal's satires aims to help intermediate high school or college readers understand the meaning of Juvenal's Latin. Satire I is an explanation of why he writes poetry and satire. III discusses why life in Rome has become intolerable. X aims to explain why most prayers are misguided and, if answered, harmful.This introduction to three of Juvenal's satires aims to help intermediate high school or college readers understand the meaning of Juvenal's Latin. Satire I is Juvenal's explanation of why he writes poetry and satire. Satire III discusses why life in Rome has become intolerable. Satire X concerns itself with explaining why most prayers are misguided and - if answered - harmful. This edition made accessible, in a concise format, with an introduction and commentary, the three Satires, which are most frequently prescribed at A-level and early university courses. It has been constantly reprinted since it was first published, a measure of its success.