Ninety poems by Martial, the first-century a.d. epigrammatist, are presented, with commentary, in this edition. Selected on the basis of their thematic importance, these concise poems provide an unique opportunity to interpret a significantly neglected author. The book considers the sociocultural and historical matrix from which the epigrams sprang and the Roman love of personal invective which sustains and enlivens a major portion of Martial's work.

To thine own self be true...
With these stories we are providing a forum for women's voices; a way for women to see each other as role models and mentors, and to say,
"Hey, she did it. With hard work, I can too."
We also see this book as a way of redefining success.
Women have often relied on the male view of success, which can centre on money and fame. These count for women, but they aren't the only things we value. Nor do they alone define our success. Being able to combine work and home, being proud of raising a family and still holding down a career, expressing our...

To thine own self be true...
With these stories we are providing a forum for women's voices; a way for women to see each other as role models and mentors, and to say,
"Hey, she did it. With hard work, I can too."
We also see this book as a way of redefining success.
Women have often relied on the male view of success, which can centre on money and fame. These count for women, but they aren't the only things we value. Nor do they alone define our success. Being able to combine work and home, being proud of raising a family and still holding down a career, expressing our...