""Select Epigrams of Martial"" is a collection of witty and satirical poems written by the ancient Roman poet Martialis, also known as Marcus Valerius Martialis. The book features a selection of his most famous and memorable epigrams, which are short poems that often contain a clever twist or a biting critique of Roman society. Martialis' poems cover a wide range of topics, including love, sex, politics, and social customs, and are known for their sharp wit and insightful observations. This edition of ""Select Epigrams of Martial"" includes an introduction that provides historical context and background information on Martialis' life and works, as well as a glossary of key terms and concepts. It is a must-read for anyone interested in ancient Roman literature and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.