The History Of Roman Literature From The Earliest Period To The
Chapter 7
_The Early History of Satire: Ennius to Lucilius_ (200-103 B.C.).
Roman satire a native growth--Origin of word "_Saturae_"--It is didactic--Not necessarily poetical in form--Ennius--Pacuvius--Lucilius-- The objects of his attack--His popularity--His humility--His style and language.