Persius, in full Aulus Persius Flaccus (s; Volterra, 4 December 34 – 24 November 62), was a Roman poet and satirist of Etruscan origin. In his works, poems and satires, he shows a stoic wisdom and a strong criticism for the abuses of his contemporaries. His works, which became very popular in the Middle Ages, were published after his death by hi...
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Stoic poet whose Latin satires reached a higher moral tone than those of other classical Latin poets (excepting Juvenal).[3 related articles]
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