How to Insult, Abuse and Insinuate in Classical Latin

Author(s): Michelle Lovric & Nikiforos Doxiadis Mardas

Humour

A humourous repertoire of classical invective, using the language of Cicero, Martial, Ovid, Catullus, Horace and others. Arranged in sections for the sexless, gormless, worthless and unscrupulous, with regional taunts and threats. Contains illustrations from classical sources.

General Information

  • : 9780091864453
  • : Ebury Press
  • : Ebury Press
  • : 0.27
  • : 01 May 1998
  • : United Kingdom
  • : books

Other Specifications

  • : Michelle Lovric & Nikiforos Doxiadis Mardas
  • : Hardback
  • : 72
  • : halftones