Epigrames

Almost two millennia after the composition of these poignant and extraordinary poems, it seems that humanity has not changed much: rascals, thieves, lecherous old men, heirloom hunters, exploiters, nouveau riche, bagasses and an endless list of characters teach us that the noblest virtues and the most abject vices never go out of style. People in the know say that to truly know ancient Rome, you must read Petronius' Satyricon and Marcial's Epigrams without fail. But beware: as with the rose bush, which captivates our sense of smell with its aroma and our sight with its rose color, occasionally these epigrams can surprise you with a terrifying twist.