Juvenal and Persius, Volume 2J. Vincent, 1839 |
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... occasion , all manner of as- sistance for the accomplishment of a vir- tuous life . The tenth Satire ( says Cru- sius in his Lives of the Roman Poets ) is inimitable for the excellence of its morality , and sublime sentiments . 5 Line 1 ...
... occasion , all manner of as- sistance for the accomplishment of a vir- tuous life . The tenth Satire ( says Cru- sius in his Lives of the Roman Poets ) is inimitable for the excellence of its morality , and sublime sentiments . 5 Line 1 ...
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... occasions of it are so frequent . 34. In those cities . ] As there is at Rome . The poet here satirizes the ridi- culous appendages and ensigns of office , Are , that riches may increase , and wealth ; 6 SAT . X. JUVENALIS SATIRE .
... occasions of it are so frequent . 34. In those cities . ] As there is at Rome . The poet here satirizes the ridi- culous appendages and ensigns of office , Are , that riches may increase , and wealth ; 6 SAT . X. JUVENALIS SATIRE .
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... occasions . 37. Dust of the circus . ] He stood , by the height and sublimity of his situation , fully exposed to the dust , which the chariots and horses of the racers raised . 38. Coat of Jove . ] In a triumphal habit ; for those who ...
... occasions . 37. Dust of the circus . ] He stood , by the height and sublimity of his situation , fully exposed to the dust , which the chariots and horses of the racers raised . 38. Coat of Jove . ] In a triumphal habit ; for those who ...
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... occasion , held an ivory rod , or sceptre , in his hand , with the figure of an eagle , with wings expanded , as if rising for flight , on the top of it . 44. The trumpeters . ] Or blowers of the horn , or cornet . These , with the ...
... occasion , held an ivory rod , or sceptre , in his hand , with the figure of an eagle , with wings expanded , as if rising for flight , on the top of it . 44. The trumpeters . ] Or blowers of the horn , or cornet . These , with the ...
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... occasion of joy ; such was the fall of poor Sejanus to his ene- mies . 66. A white bull . ] The beasts sacrificed to the celestial gods were white ( creta- tum , here , lit. chalked , whited ) ; those to the infernal gods were black ...
... occasion of joy ; such was the fall of poor Sejanus to his ene- mies . 66. A white bull . ] The beasts sacrificed to the celestial gods were white ( creta- tum , here , lit. chalked , whited ) ; those to the infernal gods were black ...
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